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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2018 14:13:23 GMT -5
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Post by onlyhomelites on Jan 25, 2018 17:56:31 GMT -5
Looking damned nice!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2018 18:46:17 GMT -5
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Post by tjthechainsawmech on Jan 25, 2018 20:44:52 GMT -5
That came out really nice. When I get a better shop(in a million years. lol) I'm going to convert over to spray paint instead of the rattle can.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2018 20:51:00 GMT -5
That came out really nice. When I get a better shop(in a million years. lol) I'm going to convert over to spray paint instead of the rattle can. You don't need a better shop, I shot these parts in my old 30x30 shop with a quart cup gun with a air valve on it, almost no overspray when you use the polyconverter, 30lbs of air, paint reduced 30 percent 10 percent poly converter. Spray all the parts wait 15 minutes and spray again. Spray it until it looks solid wet or tries to run, this took 1/4 of a 10.00 quart and a little thinner and reducer and under an hour including cleanup. once you add hardener the paint will eventually harden up, no saving any, so after mixing it only mix hardener in what you want to spray, save the rest of the mix in case you want to do another saw or touch-up.
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Post by tjthechainsawmech on Jan 25, 2018 22:24:11 GMT -5
That came out really nice. When I get a better shop(in a million years. lol) I'm going to convert over to spray paint instead of the rattle can. You don't need a better shop, I shot these parts in my old 30x30 shop with a quart cup gun with a air valve on it, almost no overspray when you use the polyconverter, 30lbs of air, paint reduced 30 percent 10 percent poly converter. Spray all the parts wait 15 minutes and spray again. Spray it until it looks solid wet or tries to run, this took 1/4 of a 10.00 quart and a little thinner and reducer and under an hour including cleanup. once you add hardener the paint will eventually harden up, no saving any, so after mixing it only mix hardener in what you want to spray, save the rest of the mix in case you want to do another saw or touch-up. Nice, my shop is smaller than that even. haha I have been painting my truck in it though so the saw parts will be much easier. I like that polyconverter.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2018 17:04:27 GMT -5
I have the air filter cover to do, and it's going to be tricky with the two tone colors. I'll paint the black circles in the recoil case and drivecase cover when I do the air filter cover. The decals came in the other day and they look great, thanks to Joe and Sugar Creek Supply 20180126_144539 by Al Michaels, on Flickr 20180126_144549 by Al Michaels, on Flickr 20180126_144554 by Al Michaels, on Flickr 20180126_144556 by Al Michaels, on Flickr 20180126_144601 by Al Michaels, on Flickr 20180126_144606 by Al Michaels, on Flickr 20180126_144611 by Al Michaels, on Flickr 20180126_144619 by Al Michaels, on Flickr 20180126_094231 by Al Michaels, on Flickr
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Post by sweepleader on Jan 26, 2018 19:14:23 GMT -5
I haven't tried it yet but I read somewhere that the ribs and lettering can be painted by spraying too much paint on a piece of cardboard and then laying the cover carefully on it, after painting the background of course. Anyone ever try that method?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2018 19:26:45 GMT -5
I haven't tried it yet but I read somewhere that the ribs and lettering can be painted by spraying too much paint on a piece of cardboard and then laying the cover carefully on it, after painting the background of course. Anyone ever try that method? I use 1/2" foam brush with a light coat on it, it takes three coats, but if you don't have much paint on the foam it stays on the tops. I'll have to try the cardboard method, but the cover is not flat and would have to be rolled which might smear or roll over the edges. The tricky part will be the red, I'll have to use frog tape or auto stripping tape. I could use a red vinyl decal and cut it out to the shape, but I'll stick with paint.
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Post by onlyhomelites on Jan 26, 2018 21:06:13 GMT -5
Those parts are looking top notch!
I've never had much luck with the foam brush method myself...could you describe your technique? I've tried spraying the foam and then brushing the ridges, but I tend to just get streaks with poor coverage. Dipping the foam brush was the exact opposite...way too much paint and runs down the ridges.
I finally gave up and just spray paint into a cup, let is sit for 5 minutes to thicken a bit and then use a hobby brush for two coats. Thankfully my hands are steady, but I'd love an easier technique!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2018 21:25:32 GMT -5
Those parts are looking top notch! I've never had much luck with the foam brush method myself...could you describe your technique? I've tried spraying the foam and then brushing the ridges, but I tend to just get streaks with poor coverage. Dipping the foam brush was the exact opposite...way too much paint and runs down the ridges. I finally gave up and just spray paint into a cup, let is sit for 5 minutes to thicken a bit and then use a hobby brush for two coats. Thankfully my hands are steady, but I'd love an easier technique! You cant really do the foam with spray paint, its to thin, doesn't cover, and runs, you need real paint with a hardener or drying agent
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Post by sawnami on Jan 27, 2018 0:27:03 GMT -5
I sprayed white paint on a foam brush to do mine.
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Post by tjthechainsawmech on Jan 27, 2018 0:31:14 GMT -5
You guys are making me want to tear and paint my 2100 special. haha
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Post by onlyhomelites on Jan 27, 2018 0:31:49 GMT -5
Well that turned out quite nice!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2018 20:56:03 GMT -5
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Post by onlyhomelites on Jan 29, 2018 23:26:33 GMT -5
Fine work there! That saw is going to be better than new when you get done!
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Post by jerseyhighlander on Jan 29, 2018 23:43:00 GMT -5
Some nice work there Mike. Gonna be seriously sweet when it's all done.
I've done what Leon said in the past, put some paint aside in a cup and let it flash off and thicken up for five or ten minutes then brush it. I've also done it where I paint the whole thing the color of the raised part first, then a day later when it's set well, paint it the background color, in this case black and after just a minute, take a rag rolled up tight with thinner and wipe the black off the high spots to reveal the white underneath. Can be tricky but doable on the lettering but works like a charm on something like the stripes. Just keep rolling or folding the rag to a clean spot and keep it reasonable wet with thinner, just not too much. Retarder could work too. This is even a little easier today with the catalyzed paints since after 24 hours the thinner has no effect on the under coat.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2018 23:47:34 GMT -5
I'm going to make a miniature roller cut out of a piece of round table leg felt pad. 1/8" wide 1/2" in diameter
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2018 21:25:24 GMT -5
I received the two part epoxy clear and as soon as my air filter cover cures all the parts will get sprayed 20180131_201232 by Al Michaels, on Flickr
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Post by repomafia on Jan 31, 2018 22:36:02 GMT -5
Beautiful work sir
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