DJ Monitors. The final shots.

Definitely 40th anniversary monitors that should have a price tag to match. Many chic clubs that would want these hung to the sides of a DJ booth for superstar DJs, or as main speakers in a top end Belgravia or Mayfair wine bar.

Toasty, I already have about 15 coats of Lacquer on them. When you paint Metal Flake, you have to use a larger then normal fluid tip on the Gun so that the Flakes pass through, so the paint goes on thick anyway. If there was ever a next time I would use a different Clearcoat. I used Acid Cat Cellulose, and you have to use the Highest gloss level to maintain a clear see through look. Next time it would be a high gloss level 2 pack. I think this would hold the flake better. What you have to combat is the flakes bounce off, so you have to strike a balance between getting it to flow properly and turning the air down. This was my first attempt, so it was very much trial and error. I used 450 grams of Flake on two cabs, because I wanted to saturate the cabs with silver, on top of a similar colour base coat. If I ever did it again or modify these colour wise I would maybe try another bright colour like Candy Apple Red and just do a kind of 50% cover so that the Red shows through. If I kept the Silver the gold would have to go, as it marks when you look at it. That's why I thought of Black Box with Silver Horn and Grill cover. At the moment I haven't found a Lacquer that will go over the Gold without discolouring it. I tried 2 pack at the beginning and it turned the horns brown. I then used Acid Cat, and the gold bubbled up. So the gold finish on the bits is Raw. One of the reasons I used metal Flake is that I am designing a new Lap steel Guitar and I want to finish it in Metal flake of some description, so this, so I thought would be a good way to get into it. Anyway I shall persevere with the materials. Perhaps after this, I'll offer a custom paint job for cars. (not). 

DO NOT RESPRAY THEM ANY OTHER COLOUR!!!

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Ok enough already. I will experiment with other types of clear lacquer so see if I can get something that will nor discolour the Gold. The Silver is not a problem.