Diamond Gals Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Hey can anyone help, i have a customer that wants a white infill and not the usual black infill. can anyone advise what paint to use and how best to buff up afterwards. we have visited our local craft shop, who advised a small pot of enamel paint but when we clean the excess off, with methylated spirit, it takes it out of the lettering, and we have been using the coin in the rag method to clean. HELP PLEASE thanks mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 viewtopic.php?t=670 white cellulose paint is best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Gals Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 thanks off to wilcos i go...... melx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I don't think Wilkos sell Cellulose paint, you need a paint specialist. You can use other paints, but make sure you use the correct thinners for the clean up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 and make sure your brass is REALLY clean before filling. or your lurvley white letters will be grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 and........ dont use brass polish afterwards either. just buff up with a nice soft lint free cloth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Gals Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 ok so with the fear of looking really dumb here...can i use ordinary gloss or matt paint? then clean with white spirit, an elbow grease to buff up? ?????mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I wouldn't, Gloss on matal aint really suitable, thats why they use Cellulose on cars etc, it will stand the test of time. Hammerite is a good substitute though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Gals Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 ok thanks they got that in wilcos so back i go......... cheers guys your fab =D> \:D/ mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrite Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Talk about technical....here in Australia we would mainly use a steel plaque with brass plating over the top of it. Like where your suggestions are going though..... Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Talk about technical.... Cheers Not that technical for us Brits sport.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrite Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I suppose, my customers here in Australia need to have things done within a half hour usually. Talk about drama's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PeterKettle Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 So long as the room is well ventilated, I always use cellulose for its hardness and bright finish. You can buy tins of paint and thinners from suppliers to the car body shops. Alternatively, you can buy spray cans from Halfords. Use a piece of vinyl (digital print media is best as it is thinner) to act as a paint stencil and engrave through it. This method is quick and easy and you can also use your nose cone for even depth. Notes on traditional method attached - kids cotton T-shirts from Tesco/Asda are perfect as they do not go 'hairy' or drop threads into the letters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Looks like Roland are copying forum tutorials............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PeterKettle Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Just seen the tutorial - wish I had copied it - good job. It would have saved me time putting mine together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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