Funhouse Color Match specs here

br...@arizonapinball.com

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Jan 29, 2005, 11:55:14 AM1/29/05

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Somebody asked me for the color match info from the top of the can of
touchup paint I had done at Home Depot... I got the original color
match from the PF backboard on FH... and have used it on two other FH's
as well as an WH20... It has been a perfect match for me...
YMMV...Incidently... If you don't use the same paint manufacturer and
type "It will not be the same"

Hope it helps...

Arizona Bruce

Paint is "Glidden Evermore" Interior Latex Enamel, Semi-Gloss, Base 3,
HD 6413 "28 FL. OZ.

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Colorant OZ 48 96
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B Lamp Black 0 1 0
E Thalo Blue 3 1 1
KX White 0 26 1
V Magenta 0 43 1

Cliffy

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Jan 29, 2005, 12:54:11 PM1/29/05

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Why semi-gloss Bruce? My FH seems to have a gloss finish.

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heckheck

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Jan 29, 2005, 1:25:00 PM1/29/05

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Thanks Bruce! It's worth a try. As I replied in the other thread, my
backboard doesn't match my head paint closely at all. The backboard is
more purple tinted (and matches paint inside the cabinet) and the head
is more blue tinted. Both are original and neither was repainted, so
perhaps they used different paints at different times during production
(or had different batches lying around).

Would you say your mix dries with a more purple or blue tone (I know
it's subjective, but your best guess is fine). I'll probably have a
can mixed regardless, since I don't want to lug the head to Home Depot
to do the match.

Thanks,

h_h

br...@arizonapinball.com

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Jan 29, 2005, 2:31:10 PM1/29/05

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Hmmm... All I can say is My understanding is that Williams used
Semi-gloss and I took the backboard and had it color matched and it
worked great on the inside... I also used it for touchups on the
outside and seemed to work equally as well... I'm not sure that
anything other than a full cabinet repaint (or decals) will be perfect,
but feel it would be nearly impossible to have it any closer...

Regarding the Semi-gloss versues Gloss question, I know when I repaint
a door I use a flat paint because otherwise semi-gloss looks too
glossy... I read a thread once that if you put too much paint on it
will have that effect... and while I use very little (two light coats)
it does appear too glossy... maybe it's because the coin door already
has paint on it... but that has been my experience... YMMV...

Take it for what it's worth... Be your own judge... If you find out
differently, I would also welcome suggestions as well...

I also have a Whirlwind color match... which is a lighter blue...
should anybody be interested...

Arizona Bruce

Cliffy

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Jan 29, 2005, 3:24:14 PM1/29/05

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Thanks for that! I may have a quart mixed and see how it looks. Yes all
cabs are semigloss on the insides as far as I've seen. I was more
concerned with the outer cab for when I apply my FH decals. One more Q -
did you roll brush or spray? I'll probably use an airless sprayer.
Yes please do post the WW formula too. I think we can all say we
appreciate your work in getting these matches done! Thanks!

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br...@arizonapinball.com

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Jan 29, 2005, 7:01:05 PM1/29/05

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Hi Cliffy,

Thanks for the kind words... and the protectors!

For the head and insides... I fill any deep gashes with wood putty ,
then I use the grey side of a "Black and Grey" sanding block and 600
grit... (If you don't it just won't look smooth), Use a 2"sponge brush
(sponge is the key) and apply 2 light coats, letting the first dry
throughly before applying the second... It will dry unevenly so don't
continue going over it trying to pick up the "Missed" spots... They
aren't really missed... just looks that way and will wind up gumming up
the previous coat... just paint the cab... the second coat will fix
anything that may have been missed...

For the outside of the cab prior to decals I wouldn't use paint, but
I'm not an expert at applying decals, I would however remove old decals
and adhesive, then belt sand or use a DA followed by automotive
clear... I wouldn't use Varathane because it tends too "tear" and takes
too long to dry between coats...

I will make a second post in the next day or so with the Whirlwind
color specs, Maybe I can post the pictures of the Whirlwind cab I'm
doing now... I have discovered even a simple thing like painting the
inside of a cabinet requires a certain technique...

Arizona Bruce

Mark Clayton

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Jan 30, 2005, 1:51:04 AM1/30/05

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Bruce:

Thanks for posting the info. I've added your formula
to the cabinet color matching page at:

http://pinballpal.com/colors/

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LouiSurfer

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Jan 30, 2005, 4:04:13 AM1/30/05

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Bruce,
Do publish the WW color codes. My needs touch up badly.

Thanks,

L.

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Jan 30, 2005, 2:24:34 PM1/30/05

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Actually, it was Mighty Mouse who would "save the day!"
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Cliffy

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Jan 30, 2005, 2:25:38 PM1/30/05

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heh heh :P yeah, I'm a wonderin' alright :)

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