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The dark ANNIHILATOR
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Post by The dark ANNIHILATOR » Fri Apr 16, 2004 11:36 pm

I never painted a soaker, so Im in the dark about it. From what I know, I will use Fusion paint, which will bond with plastic to a molecular level. But the actual painting progress will still require some effort. Obviously I will have to cover up the nozzles and pressure gauge to prevent them to be sprayed over. But what about the pump? I would not want to render it imovable when spraying it.
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Post by SSCBen » Sat Apr 17, 2004 12:02 am

You should take apart the gun and paint only the parts you want painted, both sides of the case, the reservoir and the PC most of the time. It's the simplest thing to do, many people have recomended it. If you don't want to do that you can use masking tape to cover up the spots you don't want to paint.

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Post by Neuro » Sat Apr 17, 2004 12:43 am

just make sure to lightly sand everywhere you're going to paint with coarse grit sandpaper, and do at least 2-3 coats of primer first.
"I used to care, but now I take a pill for that."

You can pretty much ignore the times on that, I rarely ever have Xfire on when I play. I should, though.
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Post by The dark ANNIHILATOR » Sat Apr 17, 2004 12:56 am

I plan to paint most of the frame black. Only leaving the nozzles red. So these, and the pressure gauge will be covered then in tape. I was always wondering, why the sand paper? Everyone uses snapaper prior to paimnting, but I do not know why.
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Post by RacerSoaker445 » Sat Apr 17, 2004 12:58 am

because it makes the surface more bare, that way, the paint will stick better to the surface.
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Post by The dark ANNIHILATOR » Sat Apr 17, 2004 1:01 am

because it makes the surface more bare, that way, the paint will stick better to the surface.
I see. Would I still need to use sand paper if I use Fusion Paint, which combines with the blastic to a molecular level?
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Post by Neuro » Sat Apr 17, 2004 1:35 am

read the back of the can.
"I used to care, but now I take a pill for that."

You can pretty much ignore the times on that, I rarely ever have Xfire on when I play. I should, though.
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Post by RacerSoaker445 » Sat Apr 17, 2004 1:55 am

what he said :D
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