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| | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 700 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 700 | Anyone got suggestions on painting the clutch heads on the screws? I'm using hammertone beige paint for the interior trim garnish, etc. and would think that the black heads would look tacky. Should I just paint them with a small art brush after installation?
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Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 99 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 99 | I took a paper towel and gently pressed the driver into the screw and gently turned until they were snug. But first I blasted them, cleaned with laquer thinner to remove any dirt or oil remnants, primed, then painted. All of that so the paint would adhere strongly. And give them a couple of days for the paint to really dry down and adhere. Just don't get in a rush when installing the screws and I think they'll work fine. But I like the artists brush idea, but I do things differently. I do them the hard way! Lol. Jeff | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 428 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 428 | On all the interior screws I've painted, I just took a piece of cardboard, punched a bunch of holes, stuck the screws through, and sprayed the heads. After installation, if any touchup was needed, then I got out the artists brush and dabbed a little paint on. It makes for a more uniform finish and you don't have to try and brush the whole screw, usually just end up touching up where the driver contacts it.
Bob | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 428 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 428 | Forgot to add, I rough up the head of the screw with some 320 grit paper then degrease it to give the paint a little tooth to hang on to.
Bob | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 700 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 700 | Thanks Bob, I like your technique and will use it myself.
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Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 297 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 297 | hey guys, just a hint for us rattle can experts - if you can round up one of those plastic/rubber coka-cola crates they use now days they are excellent to paint bolt/screw heads on. turn them upside down and just drop the bolt/screw in a hole. you can put washers etc if you need to adjust the size of the hole etc. i have also used golf tees in the holes to paint larger items - the tees hold it up off the bottom so you can get the edges without them sticking etc. if you can find a concession stand, business, or school cafeteria you can probably round one up.
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