DuraTex

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It’s my impression that the sample pack pint kits are available in any color as long as it’s black. Is this correct? On the technical info page it says black or white but on the web order page you don’t get to select a color.

Are there any recommended water based tint or dye products that can be used with white DuraTex? They sell these water based products in hardware store paint departments but I’m not sure if they are safe to use.

Thanks.
 
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Good afternoon Beans on Toast. I'm not sure what website you were on for the pint kits in white as I just checked Acrytech.com and it is the second item on the list. Although I'm not sure what water based colorant brand hardware store is using I would think that they would work just fine. At our shop we use the "color trend 888" series colorant. I hope this helps
 
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Good afternoon Ampslut. Duratex in colors is available on our website or can it be ordered by phone. You will need to go to your local big box store and pick out one of their color swatches and mail it to us. From there we are able color match your DuraTex. Stains and metallic colors CAN NOT be matched. I hope this helps. Peace
 
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DuratexSupport said:
Good afternoon Beans on Toast. I'm not sure what website you were on for the pint kits in white as I just checked Acrytech.com and it is the second item on the list. Although I'm not sure what water based colorant brand hardware store is using I would think that they would work just fine. At our shop we use the "color trend 888" series colorant. I hope this helps
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Thanks for the tint information. I see that Colortrend 888 is Sherwin-Williams. They should be able to tint the white Duratex to a matching sample in one of their paint stores. Good to know.

I found the white, I was indeed looking in the wrong place. For reference, here they are.

DuraTex Speaker Cabinet Texture Coating

DuraTex Speaker Cabinet Texture Coating 1 Pint Trial Size Kit White
 
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beans-on-toast said:
It’s my impression that the sample pack pint kits are available in any color as long as it’s black. Is this correct? On the technical info page it says black or white but on the web order page you don’t get to select a color.

Are there any recommended water based tint or dye products that can be used with white DuraTex? They sell these water based products in hardware store paint departments but I’m not sure if they are safe to use.

Thanks.
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The paisley ones are OK. :p
 
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Although the metallic shades can't be done in your product, I found a work-around.

First I rolled on a smooth coat of white, followed by two textured coats. I applied the rattle-can metallic, and tinted DuraTex artwork. I then followed up with UNTINTED deep base DuraTex. It dries basically clear, and doesn't affect the look of the metallic shimmer.

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basscooker said:
Although the metallic shades can't be done in your product, I found a work-around.

First I rolled on a smooth coat of white, followed by two textured coats. I applied the rattle-can metallic, and tinted DuraTex artwork. I then followed up with UNTINTED deep base DuraTex. It dries basically clear, and doesn't affect the look of the metallic shimmer.

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Would have been right in place on The Forbidden Planet.
 
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basscooker said:
Although the metallic shades can't be done in your product, I found a work-around.

First I rolled on a smooth coat of white, followed by two textured coats. I applied the rattle-can metallic, and tinted DuraTex artwork. I then followed up with UNTINTED deep base DuraTex. It dries basically clear, and doesn't affect the look of the metallic shimmer.

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Isn’t that the new Honda robotic amp called Awesome-o?.
 
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Mike, I haven't had much scratching on my cabinet. There was a small chip that happened on the edge but I believe that was due to me not adding enough of the material to the edges. I did one coat and wasn't thinking about it at the time to double up the edge. I'm very pleased with the results. If I want I can clean it and add an additional coat whenever I choose.
 
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okay, sometimes the roller just slides, and I read that the first coat has to be put on pretty heavy. I'm going to wait 1 hour between coats. Is this correct? You have one hour to answer lol!!!
The custom color I got is awesome!! I also didn't stir it, which I thought was weird. I seem to have barely made a dent in the duratex, and am simply placing the lid resting over the top (not sealing it) until the next coat.
 

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I just removed the tolex (pretty easy) and sanded my '94 Ampeg 810 to a smooth surface. Just got it for $300, one blown speaker, which I'll replace. There are still some dark stains where glue might have been. Should I clean the entire cab with some spirits or is it good to paint after thorough sanding?
 
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