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You really do need the colour code. As some of you know I do a bit of blacksmithing in my spare time. I have just finished a bridle rack for a local equestrian centre. The only aerosol I had handy was gold so I sprayed it with that. Boy oh boy is it bright! You certainly wouldn't want that! Maybe if you see a gold coloured car in a shade you like you could just get the code from that.
Years ago I knew a very good joiner who used to make all sorts of furniture. He would sometimes put a fine gold line along a part of an item- maybe with a gold finial (if that is the word) at each end. I asked him how he did such beautiful finishing touches. He was quite open about it- he went to a car accessory place and got a kit! I wouldn't want it on my table but a gold stripe might look good on a table without being too overpowering.
I used a gold spray paint from B & Q on my fake adams style fire place surround once as the original white had gone yellowish , it was also very bright , then I used a clear top spray coat which darkend it back a bit .
I used a gold spray paint from B & Q on my fake adams style fire place surround once as the original white had gone yellowish , it was also very bright , then I used a clear top spray coat which darkend it back a bit .
The result is quite amazing in a positive way. The leggs are all done with 1 coat of primer and 2 coats of the boss paint. I'm gonna post pics as soon as i can!
I am now setting up the table, normally next week it will be finished. I repainted this old alliance fully and added some new woodwork aswell. IMG_0356.jpg
Last edited by Staezione; 3 January 2013, 05:24 PM.
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