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SillyOctpuss said:
Self adhesive Silver foil decal paper under epoxy resin. I use powder coated enclosures and just cover the tops in resin to protect the decals. You get a much higher gloss than lacquer will give you. Looks like glass under daylight.

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The results look spectacular. And that sounds very durable too . I look forward to seeing the finished products.
 
Eagle said:
The results look spectacular. And that sounds very durable too . I look forward to seeing the finished products.
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Thanks. I haven't found anything that looks as good or is as hard wearing as epoxy for finishing small batches of diy pedals.

I've got pedals from 8 years ago which look brand new whereas a few pedals I still use from when I used to clearcoat are all scratched and chipped.
 
SillyOctpuss said:
Self adhesive Silver foil decal paper under epoxy resin. I use powder coated enclosures and just cover the tops in resin to protect the decals. You get a much higher gloss than lacquer will give you. Looks like glass under daylight.

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They do look great. How do you keep the resin from dripping around the bottom during application?

I do have some epoxy for doing this but I’ve just not figured out how to not make a total mess. Moving forward, I’m really liking the polished and engraved bare aluminum.
 
HomespunEffects said:
They do look great. How do you keep the resin from dripping around the bottom during application?

I do have some epoxy for doing this but I’ve just not figured out how to not make a total mess. Moving forward, I’m really liking the polished and engraved bare aluminum.
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You basically need to be careful about how much you pour and clear up any drips/runs with paper towels and methylated spirits.

It takes about two hrs from pouring to cure to the point where it won't run anymore so that's how long you have to keep an eye on it. I then leave them for a few days to fully harden before drilling.

The first time I did it I poured way too much and made an absolute mess and had epoxy running off the sides for ages.

I'll post some pics of the process after I've finished them. It's pretty easy.

Do you polish the enclosure yourself? I've done some etching but not engraving. How does that work? Are you using a laser?
 
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SillyOctpuss said:
I'll post some pics of the process after I've finished them the pedals. It's pretty easy.
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I look forward to it.
SillyOctpuss said:
Do you polish the enclosure yourself? I've done some etching but not engraving. How does that work? Are you using a laser?
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Yeah, I polish them by hand. It's a process.


I have a small CNC router that I use to make the engraving.
 
HomespunEffects said:
I look forward to it.

Yeah, I polish them by hand. It's a process.


I have a small CNC router that I use to make the engraving.
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Finally got time to watch this and it turned out great. Did you ever get an attachment for a power tool or are you still doing them by hand?

Love My Switches do polished Gorva Enclosures which I keep meaning to check out.

lovemyswitches.com

125B Enclosure - Gorva Design C65 - Polish and Powder Coat

Get a premium powder coat for your 125B Hammond replacement enclosure. Available in a silky eggshell matte Black, White, Silver, Red-Orange, Black Sparkle, and shiny polish.
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SillyOctpuss said:
Finally got time to watch this and it turned out great. Did you ever get an attachment for a power tool or are you still doing them by hand?
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I do about one or two a year so i haven’t bothered with a dedicated polishing rig. Maybe if I work up to doing three a year, e may have to open up my creaky old wallet.

The next time I engrave one, I’ll put up a video for it.

SillyOctpuss said:
Love My Switches do polished Gorva Enclosures which I keep meaning to check out.

lovemyswitches.com

125B Enclosure - Gorva Design C65 - Polish and Powder Coat

Get a premium powder coat for your 125B Hammond replacement enclosure. Available in a silky eggshell matte Black, White, Silver, Red-Orange, Black Sparkle, and shiny polish.
lovemyswitches.com lovemyswitches.com
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Lawrence and the crew at Love My Switches are awesome. Their name used to be dirtier and I’m glad they changed so that I can say it in public videos.
 
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HomespunEffects said:
I do about one or two a year so i haven’t bothered with a dedicated polishing rig. Maybe if I work up to doing three a year, e may have to open up my creaky old wallet.

The next time I engrave one, I’ll put up a video for it.
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Yes definitely do that.

HomespunEffects said:
Lawrence and the crew at Love My Switches are awesome. Their name used to be dirtier and I’m glad they changed so that I can say it in public videos.
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Tbh I really miss the BLMS name, my Mrs thought their name was hilarious too. I don't buy a lot from them, the postage to the UK is a killer these days.
 
HomespunEffects said:
I use it to make pickguards, too.

You should get one.


Like and subscribe and ring that little bell. 🙄 Sorry, I hate that crap. lol
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I've just watched this and now covet your cnc. I'd love something like that. I'd also love a laser for engraving the tops of pedals through the powder coat.

Really liked the pick guard you made, it looked really smart when it was finished. Did you ever gold plate those parts?
 
SillyOctpuss said:
I've just watched this and now covet your cnc. I'd love something like that. I'd also love a laser for engraving the tops of pedals through the powder coat.
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It’s a Piranha FX. I think they came down in price since I bought it. They have a laser attachment as well.
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Really liked the pick guard you made, it looked really smart when it was finished. Did you ever gold plate those parts?
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I’m still trying to figure out how to do the gold plating. Any tips are appreciated.
 
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