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Title: Coctail arcade machine
Post by: Pinballrocks on December 19, 2010, 03:25:16 PM

Hi all,

I have just replaced the glass on my arcade cocktail table and want to paint it black. Does anyone know if i have to do any prep work before i paint? Can i use a spray can and what is the best paint to use?

Looking forward to some advise. Thanks guys.

Title: Re: Coctail arcade machine
Post by: Bayview on December 19, 2010, 04:24:12 PM

There is a additive you buy, which helps the paint stick to the glass. Sorry I don't know what it is called. Hope it helps.
Ask at a paint shop, hopefully they might know??

Title: Re: Coctail arcade machine
Post by: Pinballrocks on December 19, 2010, 05:01:31 PM

 Thanks Mate,
 I will check it out next time i am in town.  ^^^

Title: Re: Coctail arcade machine
Post by: Bayview on December 19, 2010, 05:32:41 PM

A bloke at work knows all about it. I'll ask him tomorrow if I think of it. (that's crap I won't remember @.@)
I'll send myself an email now so I don't forget #@#

Title: Re: Coctail arcade machine
Post by: Boots on December 19, 2010, 07:18:52 PM

Quote from: Pinballrocks on December 19, 2010, 03:25:16 PM

Hi all,

I have just replaced the glass on my arcade cocktail table and want to paint it black. Does anyone know if i have to do any prep work before i paint? Can i use a spray can and what is the best paint to use?

Looking forward to some advise. Thanks guys.

Solver sell a cleaning fluid that you can use to clean the glass. I prefer to use automotive acrylic paint as it dries faster and it does take a few coats to prevent the light passing through the paint.

Title: Re: Coctail arcade machine
Post by: Pinballrocks on December 19, 2010, 07:21:36 PM

 Thanks guys.

Title: Re: Coctail arcade machine
Post by: Strangeways on December 19, 2010, 07:29:12 PM

Done this a few times - Just have the glass cleaned with windex, mask the area and paint using either a flat black or semi gloss. Remove the masking tape before the paint dries.

Paint the side of the glass that does not have any scratches.

Title: Re: Coctail arcade machine
Post by: Pinballrocks on December 21, 2010, 12:18:14 PM

 What type of paint is best? Is it better to spray or roll on? Thanks

Title: Re: Coctail arcade machine
Post by: Strangeways on December 21, 2010, 02:13:56 PM

Quote from: Pinballrocks on December 21, 2010, 12:18:14 PM

What type of paint is best? Is it better to spray or roll on? Thanks

Bunnings - "White Knight" Satin Black (from memory) - although a cheap Flat Black will do fine.

Title: Re: Coctail arcade machine
Post by: Bayview on December 21, 2010, 04:23:46 PM

yes, a spray can will do the job quick & easy. No problems.  ^^^

Just a follow up on my earlier post of what we use at work. We spray 2 pac for glass splashbacks etc.
It's like a Part A & B process. First, we use a clear cleaning primer (Part A), it dries instantly,then we use another product called final clean, which basically doesn't remove the primer.
Then we add (Part B) an activator (approx 3%) to our paint, which helps to the paint to stick to the glass (Part A) better.
Well, as you can see, a bit more stuffing about, but something we have to do, commercially.

Title: Re: Coctail arcade machine
Post by: Pinballrocks on December 21, 2010, 05:40:54 PM

 I will give it a go, Thanks guys  ^^^