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    well, it depends. it is harder but that means...

    well, it depends.

    it is harder but that means less flexible. It can be polished to a mirror shine but needs to be done with care.

    Urethane on the other hand is not as "hard" but is way more...
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    well, dealing with painting on other items than...

    well, dealing with painting on other items than sabers that happen to be metal.

    I would ask "what are you looking for from the gold"?

    to be mirror like? anodized (looks transparent but not as...
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    durability is the function of the clear coat...

    durability is the function of the clear coat itself.

    ie,

    a rattle can clear will NOT be as hard as a clear coat + catalyzer (that is the clear coat on most cars that you can polish).
    then you...
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    Well the clear coat depending to transparency...

    Well the clear coat depending to transparency will tend to amplify any metallic colors underneath. Especially the dark ones.

    So I am going to guess that you are looking more for the anodized look...
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    Sticky: My Kylo Ren Black... I just did some painting...

    My Kylo Ren Black...

    I just did some painting on it.

    Now it is black. The gloss, automotive urethane clear coat.

    Paints, house of kolor shimrin 2.15839
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    Whole, Thanks for the information. I ended...

    Whole,

    Thanks for the information.

    I ended up opening my wife's Anakin/Luke/Rey's lightsaber and got some pictures which helped...

    So in the interest of transparency...here are the...
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    Anyone? :)

    Anyone? :)
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    Hi Tom, Thanks for that. I scoured that thread...

    Hi Tom,

    Thanks for that. I scoured that thread and he has the wiring for the board but not the battery pack portion which is what I am looking for.

    Thanks for the heads up.
  9. Hi Tom, Great customization! by a remote...

    Hi Tom,

    Great customization!

    by a remote chance, do you have the OEM battery pack/speaker? Looking for the a picture of the top (after you remove the three screws and lift the top off) if you...
  10. 400c for soldering? Yikes! You are going to burn...

    400c for soldering? Yikes! You are going to burn out the flux from all solders at that temp!

    lead free soldering?

    even when I use lead-free, I solder at 365c TOPS. Flux is your friend.
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    Hakko, X-TRronix and Weller are all good hobbyist...

    Hakko, X-TRronix and Weller are all good hobbyist level/mid consumer grade soldering stations

    BUT

    As with everything else,

    what is your budget?

    I can tell you get a Met-cal/thermaltronics...
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    Kylo Ren BS, Battery Pack Schematic

    Hi All,

    New to the forums but not new to electronics.

    With that said, I committed a cardinal sin by not taking photos of the wiring.

    Specifically, I am looking for someone that still has the...
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