madbeanpedals::forum

Projects => General Questions => Topic started by: cresconio on September 08, 2017, 08:57:10 PM

Title: Paint ripping off
Post by: cresconio on September 08, 2017, 08:57:10 PM
Hi guys,

Sorry if this has posted before but I couldn't find it. I spray paint most of my enclosures and apply a couple of layers of clear coat before I finish everything up. On my pedalboard I use velcro that sticks pretty well. Unfortunately, when ripping off (very gently) the velcro from the pedals, I tend to rip off some paint from the enclosure as well.

Is it just a matter of applying more layers of clear coat? Any other ideas?
Title: Re: Paint ripping off
Post by: jimilee on September 08, 2017, 09:00:52 PM
I'd say the only thing that wouldn't rip off would be if you powder coated them


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Paint ripping off
Post by: chordball on September 08, 2017, 09:12:29 PM
Do you sand the enclosure, apply self-etching primer, sand between coats, and allow sufficient time to dry before applying velcro? I've never actually tried to pul off velcro after I attach it so that may happen even if you follow the right paint procedure.
Title: Re: Paint ripping off
Post by: Zigcat on September 09, 2017, 02:33:36 AM
Put good quality masking tape on the bottom plate before sticking on the velcro tape. Then it all peels off when you want to.
Title: Re: Paint ripping off
Post by: Soup39 on September 09, 2017, 09:19:05 AM
Don't spray the back plate keep it raw.  No ones ever going to see it anyway. ;D
Title: Re: Paint ripping off
Post by: davent on September 09, 2017, 03:19:56 PM
I've always used black, rubberized rocker panel paint for the back plate, i wonder if it's more duarable, never had it chip or show any damage. Like the idea of masking tape before the velcro tape.
dave
Title: Re: Paint ripping off
Post by: devilsnight on September 13, 2017, 04:52:57 AM
I'd agree with jimilee, Spray paint seems to take forever to bond and cure. 
Title: Re: Paint ripping off
Post by: kgull on September 13, 2017, 05:05:20 AM
Quote from: Zigcat on September 09, 2017, 02:33:36 AM
Put good quality masking tape on the bottom plate before sticking on the velcro tape. Then it all peels off when you want to.
+1
Good tape sticks fine and peels off clean.