Shock-Late Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 I'd like to paint the new top cabs I built for my Scalas (around the SM120A mids and the Beyma tweeters). I like my speakers to look "pro" and would like the same grey finish as Altec's Voice of the Theatre line. What kind of paint is it? Years ago I saw bass cabs painted with a grey "sanded" paint, but that paint isn't available anymore. ("IML paint" or something) I'd like a matt, sand-textured finish if possible. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAKO Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Barbaric ..heresy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-MAN Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 I would try mil. spec. battleship grey. It's fairly common. I would also check out the spray trunk paints from auto parts stores; these have a "spackle" effect of different colors (white and black on grey, etc.). I've used it before, and it looks great. I would not go for a sand-filled coat, you're not going to walk on it for cryin' out loud...seems a bit much. The new A7's are black and are appear to be some sort of trunk or bed-liner-type paint...really rough stuff. I believe that the Altec website "new" A7 page advert states the paint used. Good luck! DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawk92 Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Shock- You might check your local HD, Kwal, Sherwin-Williams, etc, as they are making paints now with a sand-texture base. You should be able to have them mix up any color you want. We used some in a brick-red color to paint around our fireplace in CA which tied in pretty well with the Southwestern theme we had working. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Tom Brennan worked to get a grey paint finish for those baby cheeks he mounted. I am almost positive it was a custom color they came up with to match the Altec grey. Marvel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shock-Late Posted July 9, 2004 Author Share Posted July 9, 2004 ---------------- On 7/9/2004 8:59:34 AM Maron Horonzak wrote: Barbaric ..heresy ---------------- what you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 I used to have a pair of A7-8's and I think Altec called the color 'theatre grey. I checked my Porter Paint color chart from memory and it looks like color 7167-2 is close. If you have a catalog or sample paint chip, you could always take it to a paint store and they could do a computer match for exact color. In terms of paint type, unless you're going to use them for commercial purposes, a special finish wouldn't be required. I especially wouldn't use any type of 'sand' finish, as I don't think it would clean easily and don't think that is what Altec used. Porter makes a very durable, oil-based paint called Glyp-tec that is available in several different sheens. I'd use their Satin sheen, which is flatter than semi-gloss, but not flat (so you could dust them off or remove fingerprints) Since it's oil-based, Glyp-tec will appear glossier for the first few weeks until it fully cures. I have used this paint for kitchen cabinets and it's VERY durable. Hope this Helps Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 Y'all have to remember Shock-Late is in Belgium. he can't go to Home Depot or Kwal Paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shock-Late Posted July 12, 2004 Author Share Posted July 12, 2004 Lol... thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawk92 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Yikes, thanks for the heads-up John. So, do they have something similar over in Belgium? Maybe some sort of hardware store that has paint supplies? I would think a sand finish paint is available over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shock-Late Posted July 14, 2004 Author Share Posted July 14, 2004 Thanks guys, i bought a matt grey spray-paint in an arts store; I'll see what it looks like. Should be good enough. I'll post some picts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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