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Title: Painting cables
Post by: redbook on July 30, 2005, 11:56:56 AM

Probably I'm asking something stupid, but I have some way loong white cables, and would like to paint them black (I always stealth).
Is this totally safe?

Title: Re: Painting cables
Post by: redbook on July 30, 2005, 12:17:46 PM

mm what kind of marker is exactly that one?

Title: Re: Painting cables
Post by: Todd R on July 30, 2005, 04:39:51 PM

One thing to note is if the cables have a teflon jacket (like the AudioMagic Hyperconductors), nothing is likely to stick/stay on.  A more involved, but longer lasting, solution would be to remove one of the XLR ends from each cable, cover the cable in black techflex, and then re-solder the XLR connector back on.  A bit of effort involved, but you'll have a very nice set of cables when you're done.

Title: Re: Painting cables
Post by: F.O.Bean on July 30, 2005, 05:10:43 PM

IF using paint, oil-base may work out decently

Title: Re: Painting cables
Post by: momule on July 31, 2005, 09:47:14 AM

Quote from: Bean on July 30, 2005, 05:10:43 PM

IF using paint, oil-base may work out decently

An Oil/solvent based paint will more than likely be way to brittle once cured . It will flake like theres no tomorrow
If you gonna try anything I would suggest trying the Krylon Fusion
http://www.krylon.com/main/product_template.cfm?levelid=5&sub_levelid=10&productid=1751&content=product_details

or better yet the Acrylic/latex spray that krylon just came out with may be your best bet as being an acrylic will be very flexible..
http://krylon.com/main/product_template.cfm?levelid=5&sub_levelid=8&productid=1853&content=product_details

you should be able to find this almost anywhere . Or If you have a Sherwin Williams nearby , Shoot me a Pm and I can allow you to use my account .. which will save you 40%

Title: Re: Painting cables
Post by: redbook on August 04, 2005, 02:12:25 PM

Thanks all replies.
I'll tell you what do I do finally. Tonight Cure show will be done with white cables, though :)