Painted Switch Plates

[Bearkat]

I should start wiring the new shop this weekend. Has anyone painted the galvanized switch plates? Thinking it might add a nice touch. Not an artist so anything other than straight stripes are out although I would like to see them. I would love flat black with pinstriping but no way I can pull that off

 

[justsam]

I have no experience painting them, but I should think that a galvanized surface that has not aged a bit may be difficult to get paint to adhere to. Perhaps there is some preparation process that needs to be done.

I would leave them a natural galvanized for a more "industrial" look if that is what you are after.

 

[Falcon67]

I'd think you'd need to glass bead the surface for any paint to stick.

 

[wilkrod]

I covered mine with faux carbon fiber vinyl wrap. Looks like the real deal.
Jeff

 

[Zeke]

Soak them in vinegar to etch them and paint away. They need a good wash first.

 

[Kevin54]

I have the bakelite cover plates. I sprayed them black, the took some silver and give it a real quick spray which was more dots on the black than spray. It made the plates look like the dark metal on the Gladiator cabinets.

 

[Bearkat]

Thanks guys. Good idea on the clear plasti dip