StormLeader Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hey, I'm looking at painting my Floyd's bar white to match the binding on my Guitar, what would be a durable paint to use? Thanks guys! -Stormy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderekel Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 No matter what you use it's probably not gonna hold up great. Like other hardware, those arms are usually either plated, anodized, or powder coated. I guess if you really wanna do it you have a couple choices. Take it to someone who can powder coat it, might be hard to find someone who will do such a small single piece though. The other idea, probably what I would do if I wanted to try it, is just to make sure you sand it down really well, don't break the paint that's on it though, go with 6 or 800 grit, get rid of all shine, and just go with enamel spray paint. Others may have other suggestions, but nothin's gonna be great unless you get it powder coated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormLeader Posted February 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I figured that would be the case, thanks for the information. Anyone else have any other ideas? I just want to make sure that I have considered every option. -Stormy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormLeader Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hmmm, after much googling I've found that no body makes the bars in any other colors than chrome, black, and gold. Looks like I'll have to try it myself. -Stormy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j. pierce Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 It's worth calling a few places that do powder coating - it's not like white is a really out there color - I've gotten a few small things powder coated for cheap by letting the guy toss it in with a paying customers batch. Meant my turnaround time sucked, but I didn't have to pay much either. I imagine a smaller shop will be more amenable to this. Another option that may or may not work or look good but is reasonably reversable is that dip rubber for tool handles. I believe you can get it in white. Keep the end that goes into the body clear, of course. Plus you get a no-slip grip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhollowman Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/Pro...ail.aspx?p=1150 Gun Kote. Don't see white on their site, but you may find other similar bake-on products. The firearms trade seem to have lots of sites with products for durable finishes on metals. DJ Edit: then again, perhaps baking would ruin the bar....????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 No...300 degrees will not hurt the bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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