Painting JBJ stand

[James M]

Has anyone ever painted a JBJ stand ? I’m looking to buy one from someone but the stand is white, I was wondering if I can paint it black to match the rest of the house.

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[bark1ngspider]

U could but make sure to spray it with a clear coat after to make the wood water proof

 

[James M]

U could but make sure to spray it with a clear coat after to make the wood water proof

What would be the best thing to paint it with

 

[bark1ngspider]

I would say just some black spray paint would do it but get high quality clear coat of ur chouce

 

[bark1ngspider]

Rost oleum clear coat(Amazon 4.95$) or marine clear coat(more exspensive 25) and make sure to let the spray paint dry for 72 hours than add clear

 

[bark1ngspider]

The salt creep should not stick too!

 

[James M]

I would say just some black spray paint would do it but get high quality clear coat of ur chouce

Thanks !!
I know nothing about painting, so would it be best to sand down stand then paint it ? The paint that’s on now is a glossy white

 

[992gnt]

They make a black stand. Prepping and painting would be a significant project, the stand is coated on the outside with something resembling clear plastic. It actually has a protective film on it that you have to remove when you assemble it.

 

[bark1ngspider]

Barely sand it so the paint can stick to it

 

[James M]

Barely sand it so the paint can stick to it

Okay. Thanks for the help

 

[James M]

They make a black stand. Prepping and painting would be a significant project, the stand is coated on the outside with something resembling clear plastic. It actually has a protective film on it that you have to remove when you assemble it.

Sorry should of clarified that I’m buying the tank from another person. Would it be possible to sand off the coating ?

 

[992gnt]

I wouldn't try to sand it all off, but if you used a very fine grit sandpaper paper to scuff the finish, and paint several coats with something that will fill in the scratches and follow with several coats of clear, it might work out. The finish is almost like a resin clear coat.

It really depends on what you want it to look like. I wouldn't tackle doing it myself, because I don't have the space, time or proper equipment to make it look like a piece of furniture when I was done. If you have the resources, why not!

 

[1guydude]

I would do a ruff grit sand. Primer too.
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[James M]

I wouldn't try to sand it all off, but if you used a very fine grit sandpaper paper to scuff the finish, and paint several coats with something that will fill in the scratches and follow with several coats of clear, it might work out. The finish is almost like a resin clear coat.

It really depends on what you want it to look like. I wouldn't tackle doing it myself, because I don't have the space, time or proper equipment to make it look like a piece of furniture when I was done. If you have the resources, why not!

Thanks for your help !!

I would do a ruff grit sand. Primer too.
Hths
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Thanks !