Painting a cab

Rawsome

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Hi dudes,

I'm currently a bit confused on the best method to paint my cab. Apparently rolling can cause waves or orange skin and brushing can cause stripes or stroke patterns. I don't trust myself to spray as everything will get painted. Just wondered what your experiences have been. I have to put a clear gloss over the top of the paint job at the end.
I'm unsure what to do??
 
Rawsome

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Thanks, this has put my mind at rest as I had decided to go with a roller. Sanding between coats is good idea...I guess it helps to give a smooth finish.
Cabs that have a clear gloss over the paint job, is that mixed into a layer of the paint or added afterwards? If you happen to know that would solve the mystery.
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Rawsome said:
Hi dudes,

I'm currently a bit confused on the best method to paint my cab. Apparently rolling can cause waves or orange skin and brushing can cause stripes or stroke patterns. I don't trust myself to spray as everything will get painted. Just wondered what your experiences have been. I have to put a clear gloss over the top of the paint job at the end.
I'm unsure what to do??
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It's difficult to avoid any of what you've mentioned in an atmosphere not completely free from dust or paint applied on a scrupulously clean, well prepped surface. Also, dust is a major problem for a great finish for paints.

If you have to apply a top coat of lacquer, I would suggest you have a professional paint the empty shell. It'll be done in a pollution free atmosphere and the results will be stunning compared to self application.

If you can't stretch to that, I suggest the following.

1) Spend a lot of time prepping the cab so it is extremely smooth and free from dust.

2) Make sure the cab is primed before the top coats. Use a very fine sand paper between primer coats.

3) Make a makeshift spray booth with some white sheets (plastic ideally) and some wood/string/gaffer tape to keep the cab free from dust. You'll never get a great finish without this.

4) Allow the coats to dry completely in between applications.

I must stress though, only a professionally painted cab under ideal conditions will look 'perfect'.
 
Rawsome

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Thanks, I'm only painting the front of the cab...the side art is in great condition. I will try and make the best job of it I can. Here's a photo of the area that's to be painted.

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Just to add to Pacman83's words - wet sanding is your friend. I personally do a primer coat, wet sand with 320 grit, another primer coat, wet sand with 600 grit. Then I do the same process with the paint.

Depends on what finish you're after really, the more coats/sanding you do, the smoother the finish. Obviously the flatter the surface you start with, the better!
 
Rawsome

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Wet sanding, I shall take all these tips and use them to my advantage, thanks. I shall also make sure the front is super smooth before I start too.
I hope my finish won't be too different from the original paint job, as I've been told that Zaccaria never used a primer or undercoat but I wouldn't be happy to strip back then just paint it.
 
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Just curious, why gloss? Bear in mind any light will reflect and show up imperfections more than other finishes I would imagine.
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Yeah, if you do want a little life to it without the gooeyness of gloss get a silk finish paint.
 
Rawsome

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I was planning on having the cocoa blush paint match made up in a semi gloss. I've been told that Zacc cabs had a clear gloss/varnish over the top of the paint job. Still researching this at the moment. I may paint a couple of pieces of plywood to see what looks best.
 
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Not to confuse matters, but considering the surface area is relatively small, ever considered an acrylic plastic? You can get the coin door laser cut (or any other aperture for that matter) and it's available in several finishes and colours. It comes as thin as 2mm and the results are fantastic. Just a thought
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Had good success with small foam rollers and satin paint in the past, didn't need to sand between coats either as I wasn't aiming for a glass smooth finish. If the prep work is done well the results will be good.
 
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I had good results using paint designed for Kitchen cupboards. Lay the cab on its back and use a good quality brush, only brush strokes in one direction. The brush marks will fade as the paint settles. I used a satin paint.



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That was the way I think i'm going to have to go on the Crossbow machine

Can't get satin black iron on sheet or melamine covered chipboard, white is easy so was then looking at satin black paint to cover it all after
 
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