DJM Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 someone knows the type of texture used for finishing on industrial klipsch la scala? thank you for your advices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I do not know what the factory used, but I have achieved almost exact results with Duratex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 I maked test with duratex, but not is nothing similar the finished. thanks for your recommendation, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 5 hours ago, DJM said: someone knows the type of texture used for finishing on industrial klipsch la scala? thank you for your advices Can you post pictures of your speakers , it would help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 36 minutes ago, DJM said: I maked test with duratex, but not is nothing similar the finished. thanks for your recommendation, I would say that the pattern is dependent on the roller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 Do you apply it with an air gun or roller, which method do you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 18 minutes ago, DJM said: Do you apply it with an air gun or roller, which method do you recommend? do you have pictures of the speakers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 this is the original finish attch pic IMG_4435.HEIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OO1 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 These are : textured black paint -------based on the MCM 1900 series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 with duratex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 nope , regular paint , but you can use Duratex - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 But how do you get the texture with regular paint? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 here is a picture of Duratex , but well done , I think it is beautiful - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 looks great, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 16 minutes ago, DJM said: looks great, Duratex --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 21 minutes ago, DJM said: But how do you get the texture with regular paint? 🤔 A 1" nappy roller will give you a texture with paint. I think the Duratex would be a better option. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 I will try, thanks friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPower Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 7 hours ago, RandyH000 said: here is a picture of Duratex , but well done , I think it is beautiful - This is one of my pair of La Scalas that I refinished this spring. I used Black Roller grade Duratex with the blue Druratex roller To get the slightly more "relaxed" texture, I mix about 5% water in with the Duratex. Duratex does suggest not using any more than that 5% water. Once you have the Duratex rolled on and it is starting to set (which does not take long, a minute or so) try to resist the temptation to "touch it up" with the roller, this will start to give a rougher texture. Randy, thanks very much for the compliments, they did turn out pretty nice. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 18 hours ago, DJM said: someone knows the type of texture used for finishing on industrial klipsch la scala? thank you for your advices It is a two part spray process. One is to coat the surface uniformly and is the base coat. The other "top coat" is a spray process that kind of spatters the paint on and takes a deft touch to do well. https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/473604-reproducing-pebble-finish-paint-finish/ which says in part, "First a smooth base coat is applied, and allowed to "flash". Not dry completely, but it has to be at a state where the texture dots won't simply flatten-out into a base coat that is still too wet. The spray gun is then adjusted to achieve the proper-sized texture. Essentially the air pressure shooting the paint is turned way down, the "fan" angle is reduced to nearly zero by reducing it's pressure, and the paint needle is opened-up. By adjusting all three of these settings, you zero-in on the size and character of the texture. You shoot on a practice board until the adjustments are just right, then texture the base-coated part. But it's not that simple (of course). The paint consistency is important as well. Very high-relief texture dots, what some people would call "pebbled", requires a thicker, more viscous paint mix than flatter texture dots. You have to adjust the amount of reducer used with the paint to achieve the right viscosity. The base coat and texture coat may require two seperate mixes, depending on the finish you want to reproduce. Such paints also typically have more than one reducer available, depending on how flat or glossy you want the finish. Likewise the catalyst used. There are also fisheye eliminators and accellerators that can be added to the paint to affect the final product. Texturing with skill and repeatability means being familiar with the paint you plan to use as well as your equipment, and having lots of practice under your belt. It can get expensive with automotive paints, especially when you figure in the cost of cleaning solvents, personal protective gear such as eye protection, rubber gloves, and at least a half-face respirator. Never use spray-paints without proper protection, a dust mask won't cut it. You need an organic vapor cartridge filter mask to keep from poisoning yourself. Sorry there is no simple way to learn to paint texture in an afternoon, nor any miracle product that I'm aware of. Maybe some other folks can post some tips for just touching-up small areas with a #000 brush and bottled, air-dry enamel?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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