question on custom painted pit boards
11-13-2010, 06:49 AM
#1
question on custom painted pit boards
What type of material is used on the custom painted pit boards?
I have been wanting to paint one for myself, and see that there seems to be many materials that are being used. I thought about using a 3/4" acrilyc clear material, complete the painting, and then back the painting with a thin white material to prevent scratching the paint.
Any suggestions would really be appreciated. This would be the 1st pit board I will be painting, and just need to know what material I need.
Any good sources for the material?
thanks
I have been wanting to paint one for myself, and see that there seems to be many materials that are being used. I thought about using a 3/4" acrilyc clear material, complete the painting, and then back the painting with a thin white material to prevent scratching the paint.
Any suggestions would really be appreciated. This would be the 1st pit board I will be painting, and just need to know what material I need.
Any good sources for the material?
thanks
11-13-2010, 10:26 AM
#2
I use sheets of polycarbonate as they wont crack like acrylic can. Generally I go for 5-6mm.
You can get another same size sheet of thin acrylic or lexan to back with by drilling together. That's the ideal but I tend to just back them with plastikote super clear like I do my shells then put some rubber feet on the bottom so it raises it off the ground when in use. Durable still (obviously not quite as much as a sheet of acrylic protecting the paint
) and it keeps the costs down for the customers. If they wanted to pay for it then I would do it that way.
You can get another same size sheet of thin acrylic or lexan to back with by drilling together. That's the ideal but I tend to just back them with plastikote super clear like I do my shells then put some rubber feet on the bottom so it raises it off the ground when in use. Durable still (obviously not quite as much as a sheet of acrylic protecting the paint
) and it keeps the costs down for the customers. If they wanted to pay for it then I would do it that way.
11-13-2010, 11:16 AM
#3
pit boards
I use sheets of polycarbonate as they wont crack like acrylic can. Generally I go for 5-6mm.
You can get another same size sheet of thin acrylic or lexan to back with by drilling together. That's the ideal but I tend to just back them with plastikote super clear like I do my shells then put some rubber feet on the bottom so it raises it off the ground when in use. Durable still (obviously not quite as much as a sheet of acrylic protecting the paint ) and it keeps the costs down for the customers. If they wanted to pay for it then I would do it that way.
You can get another same size sheet of thin acrylic or lexan to back with by drilling together. That's the ideal but I tend to just back them with plastikote super clear like I do my shells then put some rubber feet on the bottom so it raises it off the ground when in use. Durable still (obviously not quite as much as a sheet of acrylic protecting the paint
) and it keeps the costs down for the customers. If they wanted to pay for it then I would do it that way.Do you have a good site for the polycarbonate?
thanks Jon, you have been a great help
11-13-2010, 12:56 PM
#4
hey buddy 
tired....haha.
type in polycarbonate sheet or similar to find a supplier etc on google or on ye olde ebay
if it's just for you go all the way n get bevelled n polished edges. nice
not a problem mate. if i can help, i like to.
tired....haha.
type in polycarbonate sheet or similar to find a supplier etc on google or on ye olde ebay
if it's just for you go all the way n get bevelled n polished edges. nice
not a problem mate. if i can help, i like to.
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