Hi all,
Besides restoring and collecting vintage Korgs, I am an avid miniature model maker. I use a airbrush to restore the chipped paint work when restoring my old minikorgs.
Anyone has any idea how to give a gloss finish to your black paint on your aluminium metal surface.
I was very keen to spray Johnson Future to give a nice and quick drying gloss to enhance the metal finish of my minikorg...but I am just worried that the chemical may damage the electronics or metal surface in the long run.
I tried gloss clear lacquer spray but they need skills especially over large flat areas. Canned lacquer sprays and small airbrushes leaves uneven surface...
Anyone advice or inputs from folks who restore the paint on work their vintage synths?
Kiong
Spraying a gloss surface on metal when restoring synths?
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Re: Spraying a gloss surface on metal when restoring synths?
What about lots and lots of wet sanding?
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Re: Spraying a gloss surface on metal when restoring synths?
Hello fellow Minikorger,
I'll share my experience restoring my 700. Photos here
I opted for a satin finish on mine, I'm not sure what the original finish looked like, but gloss is too shiny for me, it's also a fingerprint magnet and will magnify any imperfections.
I used Rustoleum Universal Paint & Primer in One ($25ish at Self Fix DIY shop here in SG) Satin Black, but I think they also sell gloss if that's what you're after. I sanded the top panel and rear of the case back to shiny bare metal before applying the paint, 3 or 4 coats following the directions on the can. I also took all the electronics out so it was just the shell of the case.
I haven't done the front panel yet because I haven't figured out how to redo the graphics (silk screen probably, might do it in the future). I have recreated them in Illustrator though, and can share if you like.
It still needs a clear coat of some kind to protect from scratches, still looking around for options. Though for now it looks a million times better than before.
I'll share my experience restoring my 700. Photos here
I opted for a satin finish on mine, I'm not sure what the original finish looked like, but gloss is too shiny for me, it's also a fingerprint magnet and will magnify any imperfections.
I used Rustoleum Universal Paint & Primer in One ($25ish at Self Fix DIY shop here in SG) Satin Black, but I think they also sell gloss if that's what you're after. I sanded the top panel and rear of the case back to shiny bare metal before applying the paint, 3 or 4 coats following the directions on the can. I also took all the electronics out so it was just the shell of the case.
I haven't done the front panel yet because I haven't figured out how to redo the graphics (silk screen probably, might do it in the future). I have recreated them in Illustrator though, and can share if you like.
It still needs a clear coat of some kind to protect from scratches, still looking around for options. Though for now it looks a million times better than before.