Painting Off The Shelf Components

I have just purchased a Music First Audio Pre AMp, however it is silver, yuk !

It fits with nothing within my system, therefore I would like to paint it black.

As there is no real heat emitted from this unit, I was thinking a aerosoul of matt black paint from somewhere like Halfords.

 

You can get decent results with the halfords sprays, as always though being patient and preparing well pays dividends with painting.

Matt black is probably going to look a bit dull, I'd use the satin if I was going to do it (I've used both sprays in the past myself and the satin is more in keeping with the finish you find on hifi kit).

However have you considered the effect painting it yourself may have on resale value? Not an issue if you plan on keeping the pre-amp 'forever' of course, but I expect it'd deter some potential buyers, even if you did a good job of it...

 

Seeing as you are going to have to strip the thing to spray it, why not fit it into a new box?

You could probably get a nice looking one from a company that does DIY hi_fi.

Then when you want to sell it you could put it back into it's original case (which will look immaculate and well cared for*).





*Buyer beware!!!

 

I have thought of that, but then again it is mine anyway, so f it, I will do what I want with it !

I may give the old satin a bit of a ponder.

I have no real plans to sell this on, I kept my previous pre amp for 9 years ! Anyhow, a potential purchaser may want my limited edition black version !

 

whatever you do - I'd test it on something simular first - just to make sure you like the results...

also, I dare say that you'd have to handle the finished article with care as the paint maybe prone to scratching easily etc?

 

Not if its a limited edition 'crap spray job'

Before you go and wreck it make sure you not just OK at spraying but good. I'm god like with a spray gun but I'd still think twice about taking it to a bit of my commercial kit.

 

Shin, whereabouts are you based? I may have a small job for you.

 

Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

What was you thinking of?

 

I have sprayed cars before, cannot not be much difference it is only metal !

Should I try an Xzibit Pimp my pre amp !

 

I would seriously consider getting it anodised rather than simply spray painted.

 

May I recconmend 'plasticote' from B&Q actually.

I've used the gloss black on motorcycle parts and it's really hard wearing plus it looks like it has been plastic coated.

 

My house needs painting. Your spray gun could save time.

On a serious note, I bodged up spraying my speaker stands silver. Now I'd like to strip and respray them. Any recommendations?

 

I did some pretty decent silver spay with a can of 'Tetrosyl Wheel Paint' for painting alloy or whatever wheels. It went on really easily and gave a smooth consistent finish. Good enough for a speaker stand anyway.

 

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