Painting a bulgin switch

[XinMan]

I have a bulgin vandal switch (with a green lighted ring), has anyone ever attempted to paint these. Is there a special method to it? I need it to be black to match the rest of my design. Any help would be much appreciated!

XinMan

[fivecheebs]

Welcome to WizD

I am no expert with painting, but i suspect careful masking and a self etching primer should sort it out before putting any colour on. Im sure someone more knowledgeable will come along and give more details.

[mnpctech]

I covered the switch and washer w/ masking tape, then cut along the outside edge of the light ring w/ exacto knife. So now you have inner push button portion covered with tape... I then sanded the exposed alum w/ 400 grit sandpaper. In your case, I would then apply "Self Etching Primer" after sanding it for good adhesion to the stainless steel before applying the black paint, otherwise it will chip easily!.. I also suggest an Enamel paint, versus Laquer for better resistance against chipping.

For my switch, I applied Duplicolor Metalcast Red, this paint doesn't require a primer, but can chip easily so I applied a clearcoat over it. I also added 2" washer to give you the illusion of a larger Bulgin switch.


http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/1CPUVETTE/Bezel/CPUBezlPWRwb.jpg


Speaking of Bulgin switchs,

I'm developing (1, 2, 3, pot) aluminum switch panels for Bulgin switchs (http://mnpctechcom.temp.powweb.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=274&cat=555).. I hope to have them available by this fall :thumb:

[furious trout]

Speaking of Bulgin switchs,

I'm developing (1, 2, 3, pot) aluminum switch panels for Bulgin switchs (http://mnpctechcom.temp.powweb.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=274&cat=555).. I hope to have them available by this fall :thumb:
Niiiiice
Seems to me when i finally get my arse into gear to build my new pc it's gonna consist almost entirly of mnpctech aluminium goodness :thumb:

[XinMan]

Thanks very much Bill, I will probably try to do that tomorrow or so. Working on a nice case, and I've been taking pics but I don't get a lot of time to post. I've been reading through these worklogs for over a year now, and I would like to thank everyone (especially Bill) for inspiration, thoughts, and howtos.
BTW, anyone tried the House of Kolors in rattle cans? :thumb: WOW, picked up some at wally world and they are wicked, a bit pricey for rattle cans but well worth it! Bill I'm loving the Pro line your making up, they are looking very sweet, I'm trying to figure out where I can use them in my next case.

Thanks again

[mnpctech]

Thanks very much Bill, I will probably try to do that tomorrow or so. Working on a nice case, and I've been taking pics but I don't get a lot of time to post. I've been reading through these worklogs for over a year now, and I would like to thank everyone (especially Bill) for inspiration, thoughts, and howtos.
BTW, anyone tried the House of Kolors in rattle cans? :thumb: WOW, picked up some at wally world and they are wicked, a bit pricey for rattle cans but well worth it! Bill I'm loving the Pro line your making up, they are looking very sweet, I'm trying to figure out where I can use them in my next case.

Thanks again

Youre welcome! :cool: When you have time, please start a worklog in the Chop Shop or share your completed project in the Gallery

HOK in aerosol cans? :huh: Please post a photo or product link. I've never seen it in HOK's online store


I met Jon Kosmoski (on right) 1 year ago at "Back to the 50s"

:cool: :thumb:

http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/aWIZB/JonK.jpg

[XinMan]

Well, the HOK sprays are not anywhere to be found online, I found them in Wal-Mart. They are Shimrins Kandys and Pearls. I've used the Kandys (Organic Green and Purple). Both came out very nice, but I was using a low tack vinyl as a painting mask and it doesn't not like this type of paint, I think it must have a reaction.

http://www.wizdforums.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=502&stc=1
Three steps, like the chameleon colors.

http://www.wizdforums.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=503&stc=1
Here are the Kandy Kolors.

http://www.wizdforums.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=501&stc=1
This is a sample of the green, photos do not show the effect quite as good as real life.

Once again, I picked the up at Wal-Mart
Base coat around $6, Color coat arount $10, Clear coat around $6.

I like them, I just have to find a way around using vinyl as a paint mask as I was going to do a biohazard sign on top of my case in the green.

Enjoy, hopefully soon I will get a chance to do the bulgin switch.

Thanks,
XinMan

[Starbuck3733T]

Man, I'm SO going to my Walmart to see if they have it.

[dutchcedar]

I met Jon Kosmoski (on right) 1 year ago at "Back to the 50s"

:cool: :thumb:

http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/aWIZB/JonK.jpgYa gotta love runnin' into the originators and shakers of the hot rod / custom car culture. Isn't it true that he's probably done more for custom paint than anyone else? :thumb:

Now that guy on the left... all hope is lost... :wiz:

[mnpctech]

Jons the "Godfather" of Custom Paint IMHO :cool:

I gotta make some calls and find this "Kosmoski in a Rattle can" sometime.

[Starbuck3733T]

Kosmoski?

[dutchcedar]

Kosmoski?Even I think the guy on the left looks more like a Ruskie... :wiz:

[fillip]

Even I think the guy on the left looks more like a Ruskie... :wiz:

I wanna know if the shades can actually come off, or are they permanently affixed to his face http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/huh.gif





http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/tongue.gif

[Da_Rude_Baboon]

If you take them off theres 2 alum billet spinner blowholes and some modders mesh.