Originally posted by coomarlin
One last thing to do to my UCD to complete it. I need to install the canopy. I've seen a lot of pictures of some of your finished UCD's and I like the looks of the black canopy. I want to paint it. Any recommendations on a particular type of black paint? Also, do I need to rough up the inside of the canopy with steel wool or anything?
Coolmarlin,
Real easy. Buy yourself a $1.99 can of Black Enamel paint from Walmart (or like). I have a Benny's near me that often sells them for 99 cents. I used glossy. The trick is to completely cover the outside of the canopy so that paint spray won't mess up the outside of the canopy. Using wide masking tape, I tape a "bag" (any type that fits) over the canopy, overlapping the edges with the tape. After all is covered, I simply trim the tape around the canopy edge with a razor. Then simply place upside down and spray as evenly as you can. I often use two to three light coats. I also often attach my canopies with clear silicone along with the supplied screws. Stops rattling and such. With the UCD, mine rattled like crazy (as thin and flimsy as it is).