I'm a newcomer to this, so please bare with me.
I've been wondering, and reading a lot about how to finish a pedal. Spray finish, floor polish, epoxy etc.
I have also wondered about using a face plate. However, that seems like the last resort.
I've read about problems about all of the above. Spray finish not durable enough and epoxy air bubbles and running down the sides.
So I tried to think of a new approach, maybe its already been tried, but I haven't seen anything, or possibly it won't for a reason I'm not seeing.
What if you used a silicon mold for for pedal? Press it into the silicone face down. After the form is ready, pour epoxy into the mold. You'd have to pre determine how thick you wanted it to be. I'm thinking 2-3mm. I think bubbles would be easier to remove from the back. Maybe not. Once the epoxy has set and you remove it from the mold, you could easy sand down the edges and then buff to clear. The knobs and switches could hold it in place. You could also drill the epoxy without worrying about lifting decals. What am I missing? Thoughts?
I've been wondering, and reading a lot about how to finish a pedal. Spray finish, floor polish, epoxy etc.
I have also wondered about using a face plate. However, that seems like the last resort.
I've read about problems about all of the above. Spray finish not durable enough and epoxy air bubbles and running down the sides.
So I tried to think of a new approach, maybe its already been tried, but I haven't seen anything, or possibly it won't for a reason I'm not seeing.
What if you used a silicon mold for for pedal? Press it into the silicone face down. After the form is ready, pour epoxy into the mold. You'd have to pre determine how thick you wanted it to be. I'm thinking 2-3mm. I think bubbles would be easier to remove from the back. Maybe not. Once the epoxy has set and you remove it from the mold, you could easy sand down the edges and then buff to clear. The knobs and switches could hold it in place. You could also drill the epoxy without worrying about lifting decals. What am I missing? Thoughts?