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JustKim
Posted 2016-05-23 7:33 PM (#525477)
Subject: Paint


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Location: Connecticut		I just picked up a '73 1111-6 super cheap but in need of some TLC. The top has a couple of very repairable cracks and a lifting bridge. The finish over all is in bad shape.

It's supposed to be Pearlized White, but it's all yellowed and splotchy looking. Any suggestions on an suitable pearlescent white paint? I haven't had much luck internet searching and I'm considering buying an airbrush setup because I can find acrylic pearlescent white in airbrush paints. I've never actually seen another Ovation with a pearlized white finish in person, so I'm going into this a little blind.

Another point on paint. This Balladeer has what looks like the same textured bowl paint on the heel and headstock face, but not anywhere else on the black neck. I just thought that was kind of weird as I've not seen that before.
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DanSavage
Posted 2016-05-23 8:34 PM (#525478 - in reply to #525477)
Subject: Re: Paint



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Location: Pueblo West, CO		I would check with your local automotive paint shops.

Given the choice between an acrylic and a urethane or polyurethane, I'd go with the latter as they'll be more durable than acrylic.

Edited by DanSavage 2016-05-23 8:35 PM
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JustKim
Posted 2016-05-23 9:38 PM (#525481 - in reply to #525477)
Subject: Re: Paint


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Location: Connecticut		I honestly wouldn't have thought of automotive paint. I will definitely look in that direction! Another butt saved by the BFLG! Thanks Dan.
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Damon67
Posted 2016-05-23 9:53 PM (#525482 - in reply to #525477)
Subject: Re: Paint



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Location: Jet City

Or bring it up the road and see what the boys will charge to shoot it real quick.

They redid the pearl top on my 1868 like new (but if you really want, they can color it to look aged too.

The finish cracked during shipping. Here it is after:



Edited by Damon67 2016-05-23 9:55 PM
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JustKim
Posted 2016-05-24 6:23 PM (#525506 - in reply to #525477)
Subject: Re: Paint


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Location: Connecticut		I'd be looking at about $550 for a paint job and rosette from the Mother Ship. That's better than 5X what I paid for the old girl. I'm going to give it a go with some rattle cans I think!
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2016-05-25 12:56 AM (#525522 - in reply to #525477)
Subject: Re: Paint



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR
Be careful.
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