Thread Number: 23463
Westy L5 - starting the paint job |
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Post# 365610   7/20/2009 at 08:43 (5,365 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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I am attempting to paint the Westy L5 myself - this is a decision I may regret later... lol Overall the cabinet is good, but the top cover panel and lower front access panel were in really bad shape. I took them down to the bare metal to remove all the rust and gunk, then primed with regular auto body primer. |
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Post# 365611 , Reply# 1   7/20/2009 at 08:44 (5,365 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 365612 , Reply# 2   7/20/2009 at 08:45 (5,365 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 365613 , Reply# 3   7/20/2009 at 08:50 (5,365 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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I took off all the mounting brackets and springs to prepare for the main cabinet to be painted. So, before I make a huge mistake here, should I give up and try and find an auto body shop or can I safely attempt to paint this with spray paint? If this washer is to get into the house with hubby's approval, it is going to have to be perfect! |
Post# 365614 , Reply# 4   7/20/2009 at 08:52 (5,365 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 365762 , Reply# 6   7/20/2009 at 20:50 (5,365 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan)   |   | |
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Post# 365788 , Reply# 7   7/20/2009 at 22:43 (5,365 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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I had a set that was in dire need of a new paint job. I took off all the original paint with sandpaper and steel wool then went and put the primer on then I used an acrilic Rustolium glossy white paint over the primer. I also went and took off the dials and went to an art supply store to have the lettering matched up and re letterd both the timer and temperature dials.I think John LaFever has the pair now.I found the dryer on a trip with John L.to Massachusets.The dryer was in Connecticut.It was t DeLux Model that has the xylaphone that plays"How Dry I am"at the end of the cycle!I got the washer from an old house in Baltimore.It was rusty but still in use when I went to get it!!
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Post# 365836 , Reply# 8   7/21/2009 at 06:24 (5,364 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)   |   | |
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Post# 365921 , Reply# 9   7/21/2009 at 12:00 (5,364 days old) by batterymaker ()   |   | |
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I'd use grey primer next time--it'll hide better. As for your finish, give it a good once-over with some rubbing compound and you'll be amazed at how good it turns out. |