Re: Krylon Report

[mjmahon@aol.com (Michael J. Mahon)]

Simon Williams wrote:

>Since the topic of refinishing computers comes up here once in a while,
>I figured I'd post my recent experience with the new Krylon Fusion spray
>paint.
>Fusion is advertised as being specifically formulated for plastics, so I
>thought I'd gamble a few bucks and try refinishing an Apple II monitor
>(in black, of course).
>According to the label no surface preparation is necessary other than
>cleaning with an ammonia-based cleaner. I used Windex w/ammonia which
>seems to have worked just fine.
>Like any spray-bomb, it was a serious challenge to get an even coat
>(outside with a slight breeze) and I ended up with a couple of runs. The
>paint tacks up very quickly, so I half-smeared/half-sanded the runs
>out... that part looks bloody awful. The parts that received a nice even
>coat look great -- the original texture shows through nicely and takes a
>bit of the gloss away from the finish.
>One anomaly is that the dark greyish paint on the back of the monitor
>had a "bubbly" reaction so I'll have to keep it against the wall ;-)
>The paint dries in 15 minutes and after 24 hrs looks and feels like a
>solid finish, definitely much better than regular enamel spray paint.
>I don't think it comes in any of the stock Apple II colours, but if
>you're into customizing this is probably the ideal paint. 

Sounds interesting.  Now all we need is "Apple Beige".  ;-)

BTW, your story reminded me of the painter's mantra:  "Three
light coats, sprayed in quick succession, are better than one
heavy coat."

Oh, and that other one:  "Wait for a calm day and paint
in the shade..."  ;-)

-michael

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