[RE-wrenches] Painting rails

[Benn At DayStarSolar]

I've suggested leaving the rails black with silver-framed mods. They are considering it. 
It certainly looks better than black-framed mods w/ silver rails. 

Can anyone share a few install photos with me with black rails and silver-framed mods, so I can show the client that it doesn't look that bad. 

Thanks

benn
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On 2013-07-05, at 9:30 AM, August Goers <august at luminalt.com> wrote:

> Hi Benn,
> 
> This sounds tricky. We've occasionally painted silver rail black on the
> ends with Rust-Oleum matte black paint. It always seems to adhere well but
> I don't know for sure how long it will last. I've never tried painting
> silver over black.
> 
> Is the client unhappy with black rail and silver modules? As long as
> you're consistent with the type of rail maybe you can talk them into
> leaving it?
> 
> 
> Best,
> 
> August
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Benn At
> DayStarSolar
> Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 6:29 PM
> To: RE-wrenches
> Subject: [RE-wrenches] Painting rails
> 
> Anyone successfully/properly painted silver/anodized rails to black, or
> black rails to silver to match module frames?
> 
> We have a large project and the supplier hiccup'd the order (if you can
> believe it). The black rails are already installed and silver framed
> modules are what arrived.
> 
> One of the options being considered is painting the visible black rail
> portions to silver.
> Are there any known, tried and true methods/products for doing this so
> that the paint will last?
> 
> Reluctantly,
> benn
> Sent from a 'smart' phone, with touch screen keys. Please excuse shortcuts
> and typos.
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