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Painting Guides and Tips
Posted by: Philip Engle (---.hsd1.ga.comcast.net)
Date: May 14, 2012 09:08AM

Gents:

I wonder if anyone has tried painting a guide in bright gold finish.

My problem is thus: I have some nice gold plated SIC boat guides but no matching tip. This color on a sturdy boat tip now appear to be unavailable out there.

Soooo....I'm thinking get out the rattle can and get to work. Any other tips/experiences out there? Words of caution?

Whit

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Re: Painting Guides and Tips
Posted by: Col Chaseling (---.lns4.ken.bigpond.net.au)
Date: May 14, 2012 02:34PM

Hi Phillip,
I'm thinking you would have a problem with getting proper surface prep on something as small as a tip and paint adhesion would be a problem. Plus there's the problem of preventing or getting the paint off the insert. Good luck. Possibly someone out there has got a tip you are looking for.

ESFNEM Col
Port Kembla, NSW
Australia

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Re: Painting Guides and Tips
Posted by: Seth Cavarretta (---.nmci.usmc.mil)
Date: May 14, 2012 02:59PM

If I remember correctly, Billy V has done something like that in the past (powder coating etc.) I believe it is a nighmare of a job to do too. I would give him a call or email and see what he has to say from his experience.

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Re: Painting Guides and Tips
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: May 14, 2012 03:04PM

Does not seem to be worth the time and effort

Bill - willierods.com

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