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Posted by S-a-M-u-E-l on Sep-21-2002 16:31:

spraypainting turntables

if i get a used pair of 1200s that are stained and have writing on them, can i take the top of the actual turntable, and spraypaint it?

Posted by DJ LIQUID on Sep-21-2002 16:33:

i dont see why not

however they do sell covers for technics tables that come in an assortmant of colors

Posted by S-a-M-u-E-l on Sep-21-2002 16:40:

i know they do, but for 50 dollars each, i'd rather spraypaint them (if possible).

Posted by DJ LIQUID on Sep-21-2002 17:49:

depending ont what color u get

i just checked my prosound mag and for yellow, blue, and red its $29.99
for black its $39.99
for chrome its $59.99
and for brass its $79.99

why would u want a brass finish though?

Posted by j_spot on Sep-21-2002 21:20:

take the cover off before you paint it. otherwise you will get paint all over the motor..and well I dont know how good spray paint would be for a motor.
and dont spraypaint it..use an actual brush, will look much better

Posted by S-a-M-u-E-l on Sep-21-2002 22:04:

i know, but thats the question... can i take the cover off?

Posted by DJ LIQUID on Sep-21-2002 22:13:

just one thing before u do that

you'll probably forfeit ur warranty when u do take it off

Posted by S-a-M-u-E-l on Sep-21-2002 22:28:

im buying them used anyways =D but anyone please tell me if its even possible to take the top "cover" of the turntable off.

Posted by Kid Lax on Sep-21-2002 22:51:

if they sell replacable covers then im pretty sure it must come off

i would suggest putting a couple clear coats on once you paint it though because it'll feel sticky otherwise and could even potentially turn into mush if they get really hot from using them for a long time or something

plus it'll look better

Posted by Kid Lax on Sep-21-2002 22:51:

oh btw
don't spraypaint them

get them airbrushed...it'll look so much better and cleaner

Posted by S-a-M-u-E-l on Sep-21-2002 23:25:

how much will it cost?

Posted by hey cheggy on Sep-22-2002 05:57:

Definitely use an airbrush. I have one of these babies from when i used to make lots of models. They can make some seriously sick patterns. Great for blending more than one colour together and getting thin streaks. They also give a much cleaner finish than a spray can. You can buy them for around $70us.

I know someone who had pdx-2000s and he actually made his only covers out of metal. They look seriously mean. All molded and shit with a full trippy pitch adjust and all.

Posted by mantisnl on Sep-22-2002 09:49:

could u arrange some photo`s of that??

i`d like 2 see how its done

Posted by hey cheggy on Sep-22-2002 11:28:

Are you talking to me? The photos are on a VB Board, but the board has been down for a couple of weeks. That's the only way i can get a digital copy of them

Posted by Dj Thy on Sep-22-2002 12:41:

quote:
Originally posted by S-a-M-u-E-l
im buying them used anyways =D but anyone please tell me if its even possible to take the top "cover" of the turntable off.

Of course it can be done, but if you wanna do a clean job, you'll have to take the TT down in pieces. So even the circuitry will have to go out...

Posted by mantisnl on Sep-22-2002 13:49:

quote:
Originally posted by hey cheggy
Are you talking to me? The photos are on a VB Board, but the board has been down for a couple of weeks. That's the only way i can get a digital copy of them

sorry, forgot 2 quote u

2 bad the board is down