panel finish

numbertalk · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:55 pm Post subject: panel finish

Just wondering why the black panels I get from FPE are so shiny versus the ones from Bridechamber or Synthtech? Is it possible to get that same kind of finish using FPD?

urbanscallywag · Joined: Nov 30, 2007 Posts: 317 Location: sometimes

FPE is anodized while Synthtech is painted.

numbertalk · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:14 am Post subject:

Thanks for the info.

funkyfarm · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:10 am Post subject:

numbertalk · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:23 am Post subject:

[quote="funkyfarm"] Cool

I've understood FPD panels to be "too" shiny, at least you seem, numbertalk, a little bit dissappointed.
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Indeed. I like the finish on the Bridechamber & Synthtech panels better.

clickmrmike · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:29 pm Post subject: Subject description: !

I've gotten pretty close with rattle cans from the local big box store...I've got the color right on, but the splatter texture is hard to match without an airgun. I can get close using a combination of primer, textured paint, color coat and sealer. The texture is just a bit finer than a commercial panel. Buzz me if you want the recipe.

Of course, Synthtech is going powder coat for new panels due to the EPA rules for the two-part DuPont epoxy they use now. If a cheap HF powder coat gun, a couple of pounds of the correct powder, and a toaster oven from the thrift store works, I'll let you know. Very Happy

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