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Post# 532458   7/23/2011 at 19:27 (4,653 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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I'd like some tips on DIY refinishing/painting/polishing. Any machine found in this area is sure to be rusted and need refinishing work. I don't have a mechanical paint sprayer, anywhere to set up such equipment for proper use ... so must make-do with off-the-shelf spray cans (been using Krylon). Obviously a factory-gloss finish cannot be achieved that way, but I'd like to get reasonably nice results. The main problem is the inevitable misty-looking and feeling spray-matte effect. I suppose polishing can deal with it to an acceptable degree. What's the best technique? Wet-sanding, with what grit paper? Polishing compound and a power-buffer? |
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Post# 532494 , Reply# 1   7/23/2011 at 21:21 (4,653 days old) by MaytagA710 ()   |   | |
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If you're doing the Krylon way, try this as a top coat once you finish the initial painting. It worked wonders on the bottom kick plate of one of my dishwashers. CLICK HERE TO GO TO MaytagA710's LINK |
Post# 532516 , Reply# 4   7/24/2011 at 05:55 (4,653 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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On the repaints I sell, I just use RustOLeum. Gives a nice finish, easy to apply, etc.
If you're really good, you can buy RustOleum in a quart can, and apply it with a roller! I paint most of the refrigerators I sell this way. CLICK HERE TO GO TO goatfarmer's LINK |
Post# 533288 , Reply# 5   7/27/2011 at 19:07 (4,649 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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