Stompbox skin complaint ! (PIC)

MartyMart · September 02, 2004, 11:04:57 PM

http://www.pbase.com/image/33339388

This was a wierd mistake with spray paint over metal primer !!
Think I'll call it the "Purple Alligator" !! LOL

Marty.

jrc4558 · September 02, 2004, 11:25:34 PM

My pedals uually come out like that when i don't dry the primer completely. try letting the primer dry for at least two days (i know it's hard to wait, as in my case, but...)...

good luck.

YouAre · September 02, 2004, 11:30:25 PM

that is quite pimp, that dude from outkast can't even beat that style.

MartyMart · September 02, 2004, 11:35:18 PM

Thanks guys !
I was about to strip it and start again ( pre-wiring it all up ) but decided that it looked kind of "cool" !!
I took off the edges of the purple with some alcohol ( hic ! ) and a cotton bud, that brought out the wierd pattern some more.
People pay lots of money for this "designer" stuff !!
Marty.

Steve C · September 02, 2004, 11:48:25 PM

You can also get that result if you paint the box, heat it a little in the oven, then put it in the freezer or someplace really cold.

toneman · September 03, 2004, 12:14:56 AM

crackle OK

what about snap & pop?

Lonestarjohnny · September 03, 2004, 01:22:04 AM

I think you got the Old Gater that was Purple With Envy ! :lol: :lol:
Johnny

jimbob · September 03, 2004, 01:45:29 AM

Now that is cool looking! Thats happens to me in the winter if i paint inside and set it outside to dry..After it finishes drying inside I spray it w some clear laquer. I say keep it that way.

petemoore · September 03, 2004, 09:56:17 AM

You got the 'lucky patina' thing going ON !!!

bazzwazzle · September 03, 2004, 11:18:37 PM

did you order the black stomp switch or paint it? Could you tell me where or how? thanks.

ESPm2M · September 03, 2004, 11:30:49 PM

Quote from: bazzwazzledid you order the black stomp switch or paint it? Could you tell me where or how? thanks.

...it looks to me as though the stomp switch is just polish or chromed like all that I have ever seen...

bazzwazzle · September 03, 2004, 11:35:20 PM

ah yes, you are right. Sometimes the angle of the light that hit it fools me. Sorry

troubledtom · September 05, 2004, 10:23:15 PM

cover it w/ clear gloss and pat yourself on the back :wink:

ESPm2M · September 07, 2004, 07:24:08 PM

Quote from: bazzwazzleah yes, you are right. Sometimes the angle of the light that hit it fools me. Sorry

wishful thinking

Michael P. · September 07, 2004, 09:41:46 PM

www.geofex.com

scroll down to 12/7/99 for a full description of how to perfect this technique.

MartyMart · September 08, 2004, 04:01:26 AM

Thanks Michael, they look great !!
Marty.

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