How can I get my Crack to look like this?

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Offline Jimb0

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on: October 22, 2014, 12:19:39 PM
http://diy.koenigs.dk/2014/03/02/bottlehead-crack-and-speedball-review/#comments

I just ordered my Crack + Speedball Kit just moments ago and already planning on painting it to get it to look like the picture in the article above. I was wondering if you guys know what paint to use to achieve that look? Also, what base adhesives did he use to support the amp? Appreciate the help.

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Reply #1 on: October 22, 2014, 12:29:44 PM
He actually explains on the site what he did - http://diy.koenigs.dk/2014/02/20/6/ - the link is not always obvious when you are on the main page.

Being based in the UK I got a close approximation by simply taking the picture into my local DIY store and comparing the stain in the picture to the wood stain examples they had. I believe I ended up with a Hammerite Black 'Hammered' Spraypaint for the main plate (I lightly sanded all the metal work and then I built up about 5-6 light coats of spray paint, each 30 mins apart and then left overnight indoors to harden) and then a dark walnut wood stain. I went for a stain that was a little lighter with regards to the picture on the tin - that way I could apply several layers to build up the colour to the required density on the wood itself. Again I recall using 3-4 coats of stain to get to the required darkness.

You would then use a clear coat to finish...

I simply used a bog standard wood glue from the local DIY store and followed the base assembly instructions and it worked a treat...

Bill



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Reply #2 on: October 22, 2014, 12:45:12 PM
Hi Bill,

I guess I should have looked around harder for it. :)

Thanks for the link and for sharing your process. I will use your post as a guide when I start to paint.

All the best,

Jimb0