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d-y-k
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 02:25 pm: | 
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Hi, I am looking into painting my old metal lens shade. What is the right kind of paint? Spray or brush? Thanks. |
Glenn Middleton
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 08:09 pm: |
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You do not say if it is the inside or outside that needs repainting. For the inside surface of any equipment the best paint is Acrylic Blackboard Paint. This is easy to apply by brush, gives a flat non reflective surface and can be re-coated very quickly. The one I use is water based so any over painting can be removed with a damp cloth.
For the outer surfaces I use a solvent based automotive acrylic spray in a Satin Black finish.The product gives a finish that is a good match to Canon's A1 or FD finish.A gentle stoving produces a very durable surface.
You can also use paints intended for plastic models, these give good brushed finishes. The choice is yours, go with whatever you are most happy with. |
d-y-k
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 08:58 pm: |
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Thanks a lot for the tips. Will try the acrylic spray. Is it really necessary to bake it however? |
Glenn Middleton
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2005 - 06:35 am: |
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No not for a hood, body bits do benefit. |
Doug Wilson
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, November 26, 2005 - 08:31 pm: |
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I have powder coated metal camera parts (base plates, power winder/battery covers, rewind knobs, etc.) with very good results. Process requires baking the finish (450F) which produces a very hard, chip resistant finish. Works with steel, brass, aluminum, etc.
With a $200 investment you can powder coat at home. |
John Phillips
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 11:14 am: |
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Micro Tools sells a really nice fine pigment flat black formulated for this kind of work. |
