Painting Jog Wheels (Still have questions after checking old threads)

[lyons238]

Ok so I want to paint my silver vci jog wheels. from what iv been reading the touch sensitive jogs are electricity sensitive? i read on another sight that there pressure sensitive. maybe someone can clarify this for me?

also i wanted to know what grit sandpaper would be best to sand the silver off? and should i sand it all off, or just score it a bit so the new paint sticks good?

also if anyone knows of the best type of paint to use a link would be helpful. or maybe theres some nice jog stickers available? any help would be appreciated.

[nem0nic]

The VCI jog wheels are electrically sensitive, NOT pressure sensitive. Painting them WILL effect their performance, although by how much will depend on several things.

[photojojo]

You can paint the jogs, just don't put four coats on it.

[lyons238]

You can paint the jogs, just don't put four coats on it.

do i have to use conductive paint? is there such a thing as conductive clear coat? if so should i use it?

also if anyone knows what grit sandpaper to use and how much of the silver should i sand off that would be great. thank you

[photojojo]

I would sand as much of the silver off as possible starting with a course grit and work your way to a fine grit. I don't think you need conductive paint, but they do make it so that's up to you. You could also put a little dab of conductive grease on the screws to maybe help with curent flow.

[Zac Kyoti]

The key is to NOT get paint in the beveled sections where the screws seat themselves. Also don't go too thick on the paint. You'll be ok without conductive paint.

[lyons238]

ok thanks guys. i think ill be safe and get some conductive paint anyways. does anyone know if there is conductive clear coat or if i should even bother using it?

btw im thinking flat black over gloss, whadda you guys think?