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Step 3Primed, Painted and Mounted
A couple of thoughts on paint that I always end up re-learning:
Use the primer coat to identify flaws. If edges aren’t smooth or there are defects in the wood, they will pop out when covered with (white) primer. FIX THEM or they will be really obvious with the finish coat is applied.
Sand down any “clumps” or “dimples” created by the primer or 1st coat of paint. (See above point.)
The color on a cap of spray paint has no relation WHATSOEVER to the color of the paint in the can. Test before applying.
Light grey “metalic” finish shouldn’t look like aluminum foil. (Wait till you see the pictures.)
Lowes and TrueValue have a really limited selection of grey spray paint. The best I could do was a glossy dark grey. No flats at all.
I also mounted an 8" digiatl photo frame with sound into that cut out in the side. Now K-9 will have a voice. : )
Use the primer coat to identify flaws. If edges aren’t smooth or there are defects in the wood, they will pop out when covered with (white) primer. FIX THEM or they will be really obvious with the finish coat is applied.
Sand down any “clumps” or “dimples” created by the primer or 1st coat of paint. (See above point.)
The color on a cap of spray paint has no relation WHATSOEVER to the color of the paint in the can. Test before applying.
Light grey “metalic” finish shouldn’t look like aluminum foil. (Wait till you see the pictures.)
Lowes and TrueValue have a really limited selection of grey spray paint. The best I could do was a glossy dark grey. No flats at all.
I also mounted an 8" digiatl photo frame with sound into that cut out in the side. Now K-9 will have a voice. : )
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