Author Topic: Refinishing GOLD parts - Yes or No ?  (Read 1902 times)

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Re: Refinishing GOLD parts - Yes or No ?
« Reply #15 on: October 26, 2011, 08:16:07 PM »
But all this begs the question as to why a PF that is painted and then cleared holds up well, but for some reason its not applicable for a ramp?

2 pac clear is bloody hard wearing stuff.. so is 1K for that
because wood is more poorous than metal, the bond on the play field is better than it would be over clearing over a smooth chrome surface.
i think plating is the only answer in this case. the original was just done poorly.
plating would also be the cheapest option also, and the best.

Any surface that is to be painted has to be roughed anyway by scratching it plus 2K primer is an etch primer that bites into the surface.. healthy coat of this.. then 2K then 2K clear, id be willing to say would hold up.
Lets be honest.. the original gold coating doesnt hold up forever does it or we wouldnt be having this discussion