[EdipisReks]

i have a pair of Grado HP-2s that have 95+% of the lettering intact, and i want to keep it that way. i was thinking about using some kind of laquer or clear coat, but i'm afraid of it dissolving the lettering. has anyone tried this before? i'd prefer not to be a guinea pig here, if all possible

 

[GoRedwings19]

Just get some sticky tape cover it and cut off the excess.

 

[grandenigma1]

stop rubbing them all the time

 

[EdipisReks]

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Originally Posted by grandenigma1 stop rubbing them all the time

i can't stop, they are so purty.

 

[grandenigma1]

You must destroy them in Mount Doom

 

[EdipisReks]

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Originally Posted by grandenigma1 You must destroy them in Mount Doom

 

[grandenigma1]

 

[MarkKLC]

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Originally Posted by grandenigma1

haha most productive thread ever

 

[NaOH]

I would imagine that a simple clearcoat wouldn't do anything to harm the lettering. What good would the stuff be, then?

 

[EdipisReks]

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Originally Posted by NaOH I would imagine that a simple clearcoat wouldn't do anything to harm the lettering. What good would the stuff be, then?

certain clear coats will dissolve certain paints, i've seen it happen with models.

 

[grandenigma1]

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Originally Posted by EdipisReks certain clear coats will dissolve certain paints, i've seen it happen with models.

What have you been doing to models reks?

 

[EdipisReks]

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Originally Posted by grandenigma1 What have you been doing to models reks?

kidnapping and painting them, obviously. duh.

 

[VR6ofpain]

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Originally Posted by MarkKLC haha most productive thread ever

He likes RS-2's more...look at that smile.

 

[Emon]

Lacquer is heavy stuff, it could certainly dissolve some plastics or paints. Clear acrylic or epoxy enamels are fine, however. They're made to go over paints, even delicate ones. When in doubt, read the label.

Just mask off what you don't want clear coated (presumable just apply masking tape around the outside and inside of the cups) and spray in thin, but covering coats. It should be thick enough to see, but not so thick that it drips. Not so thin that it's just a dusting. You need enough for it to stick together across the surface and then harden.

 

[insomniac]

What about that material used for iPod clear shields and PDA screen protectors?