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Prepare
for Paint
If
you are interested in preserving the decals on the bottom
of the router tape them off with masking tape. Otherwise you
can spray over them.
Protect
your working area with enough newspaper or a dropcloth to
catch overspray. Do the spraying outside. Wear a respirator
if you have one. Lay the pieces onto the newspaper.
Painting
There
isn't much to it. If this is your first time spray painting
test the technique on another surface before you start on
the router. The key is to use even smooth movements that cover
all areas uniformly. Hold the can far enough from the surface
to avoid getting splotchy coverage.
You
will need a number of coats to cover the plastic. Wait time
between coats will vary depending on the temperature and humidity.
Read the instructions on the can. I may have done as many
as 6 coats to cover the black plastic.
If
you use special effects paint like rock texture consider doing
a clear polyurethane top coat that will protect your paint
job.
Reassembling
the Pieces
Give
yourself at least a day before you put everything back together.
Although the paint may seem dry to touch the plastic snaps
that hold the router pieces may stick together if you close
the housing too soon. This could make opening the router difficult
in the future.
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