LF:Fathom cabinet paint codes

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I got mine at Lowe's. They had no problem using Scott's codes.

Ray

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No Lowe's anywhere near here. I'm not even sure there is a Lowe's in
Canada..
Any other way to get the PMS color or some other code that someone here
might understand?

Greg

<Takemedeep@aol.com> wrote in message
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>I got mine at Lowe's. They had no problem using Scott's codes.
>
> Ray
>

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Actually I had the same concerns until I applied the paint. The base coat
dried very quickly - in fact, I was able to SAND it within 2 hours (I was
told it would "ball up" ), but it behaved just like any lacquer. IT sanded
easily, gave off a very "apparent" dust, and repainted with ease on the next
coat.

After a few days, what I realy like about it is that it truly "hugs" the
surface of the wood. If you look closely from a side view, you can see the
plywood grain underneath - much like a factory paint job. It is very
durable, bright, easy to clean, and extremely opaque (hides well and has
good saturation). I WOULD recommend it!

Chris

"Eklektik" <graymatter72@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Do you feel that latex paint is durable enough for this application and
> does it give a factory look? I have a few cabinets to paint and it just
> seems that latex house paint is pretty far from what was originally
> used/intended for the cabinets. I'd appreciate any thoughts or opinions.
>
> Thanks
>
> "Chris Munson" <chrismunson@bigtimecabinets.com> wrote in message
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>> Same here. Just shot a cabinet last week, Scott's colors are dead on
>> though I freely admit I did use Olympic paint....
>>
>> Chris
>> .
>> <Takemedeep@aol.com> wrote in message
>> news:1123534451.160586.168760@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
>>>I got mine at Lowe's. They had no problem using Scott's codes.
>>>
>>> Ray
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

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Really Latex paint for a pinball cabinet is not the best choice
from a "look" and durability standpoint. Frankly I would not
use it.

BUT on the other hand, most people do not have much choice.
It certainly is convenient (Scott documented the color codes),
it's easy to work with (water based), and readily available.
Does it look right though? No it doesn't. But it's still
probably the best choice for the average person doing a cabinet
repaint.

Repainting a pinball cabinet with Latex reminds me of all the
video game cabinets I saw during the early 1990s that were
converted. Black latex, a roller, hey it's a new game! Man
those all looked awful. If you're using a roller to paint the
Latex, that will only make the "look" worse (way worse).
Spraying latex is better. But it's not what the factory used,
and it sure doesn't look like factory style paint to me.

But on the other hand, for joe-average, there isn't much choice
any more in available paints.

Eklektik wrote:
> Do you feel that latex paint is durable enough for this application and does
> it give a factory look? I have a few cabinets to paint and it just seems
> that latex house paint is pretty far from what was originally used/intended
> for the cabinets. I'd appreciate any thoughts or opinions.
>
> Thanks
>
> "Chris Munson" <chrismunson@bigtimecabinets.com> wrote in message
> news:11ffj0esdne2ae9@corp.supernews.com...
> > Same here. Just shot a cabinet last week, Scott's colors are dead on
> > though I freely admit I did use Olympic paint....
> >
> > Chris
> > .
> > <Takemedeep@aol.com> wrote in message
> > news:1123534451.160586.168760@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
> >>I got mine at Lowe's. They had no problem using Scott's codes.
> >>
> >> Ray
> >>
> >
> >