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Title: Couple of questions for key cap painters....
Post by: zoolzoo on Wed, 20 February 2013, 19:22:50

What type of paint stick works best on abs/pbt? Acrylic?

Do you need to spray or apply a setting agent or clear coat after you paint the cap for durability? Anything else I should know?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Couple of questions for key cap painters....
Post by: zoolzoo on Thu, 21 February 2013, 04:39:41

nothin?

Title: Re: Couple of questions for key cap painters....
Post by: Tym on Thu, 21 February 2013, 04:44:27

Most people would avoid painting key's as it probably wont end well. I wont go into specifics as other people will be able to provide more information.. But I would advise against it.

Title: Re: Couple of questions for key cap painters....
Post by: zoolzoo on Thu, 21 February 2013, 10:18:29

Quote from: Tym on Thu, 21 February 2013, 04:44:27

Most people would avoid painting key's as it probably wont end well. I wont go into specifics as other people will be able to provide more information.. But I would advise against it.

What is the point of your post if you "wont go into specifics"?

Title: Re: Couple of questions for key cap painters....
Post by: Tym on Thu, 21 February 2013, 10:20:48

Because no one else is helping you. I'm just telling you its not going to end well.

Title: Re: Couple of questions for key cap painters....
Post by: zoolzoo on Thu, 21 February 2013, 10:25:44

Quote from: Tym on Thu, 21 February 2013, 10:20:48

Because no one else is helping you. I'm just telling you its not going to end well.

Perhaps you can offer some insight as to why? I have seen successful painting examples. Im just trying to learn.

Title: Re: Couple of questions for key cap painters....
Post by: uzoc on Thu, 21 February 2013, 10:29:12

I've seen this paint talked about in DeskThority: http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion_for_plastic/
Article here: http://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/good-paint-for-keycaps-t2024.html
I've also seen a very long and detailed dye methods, etc, that give sub-par results in another forum: http://www.overclock.net/t/551389/keyboard-dye-customization-guide
I did a search for "dyeing keycaps" and "painting keycaps" on google and came out with a lot of results...
If you try something, let us know and post some pics!

Title: Re: Couple of questions for key cap painters....
Post by: Tym on Thu, 21 February 2013, 10:29:55

Quote from: uzoc on Thu, 21 February 2013, 10:29:12

I've seen this paint talked about in DeskThority: http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion_for_plastic/
Article here: http://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/good-paint-for-keycaps-t2024.html
I've also seen a very long and detailed dye methods, etc, that give sub-par results in another forum: http://www.overclock.net/t/551389/keyboard-dye-customization-guide
I did a search for "dyeing keycaps" and "painting keycaps" on google and came out with a lot of results...
If you try something, let us know and post some pics!

Ta-Dah!

Title: Re: Couple of questions for key cap painters....
Post by: zoolzoo on Thu, 21 February 2013, 10:53:10

thanks guys