Should I paint my GC4?

iusedtoberich

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Should I paint my Gold Crown 4? I never really liked mahogany colored furniture. I love the look of the new GC7 in both white and black options, and the original white GC1. Woodworking was my main hobby from age 6 to 16, before I became a pool degenerate, so I can do a good job, and I have spray equipment.

The table is in really nice condition, it was always a home table, never in a pool hall. I'm the 3rd owner. It has a couple of dings in the aprons from prior moves, and the castings are still in good shape and not tarnished.

I just got it out of storage and into a new construction basement. I had the movers put it on a workbench that is the same height as the frame. I'll be doing the setup myself in a few months.

Thinking of painting the aprons and legs, or, leave it as-is and just play it. Considering a white, or a black, or maybe some sort of cool grey color. I wouldn't touch the formica, and prob wouldn't mess with the castings.

I've also vaguely considered wrapping the rails in some sort of matte black vinyl to make it look more modern, and also to not reflect as much light when the camera is on. That would cover the diamonds but I don't use them anyway. This part is just a brainstorm...

Thoughts? Any other colors? I'm legit colorblind, but I think I like cool colors more than warm colors. I have no idea yet if I'll finish the basement, but if so, Its dedicated to the pool table and I can make the walls and floor any color I like.




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I like the idea of the wrap. Non-destructive and relatively easy to change back or go in a different direction. I am partial to the classic Brunswick white but the new black tables are good looking as well. Congrats on the new space!
 
Could you paint it to look like a Diamond? JK

Great table and please share pics when done.

I ordered my table with light Maple rails and everything else Jet black.
I then made a revolving cue rack that matches the table.

You have a clean slate if you are painting, do something cool.
 
I like the idea of the wrap. Non-destructive and relatively easy to change back or go in a different direction. I am partial to the classic Brunswick white but the new black tables are good looking as well. Congrats on the new space!
If you paint it take your time and make it a show piece.......I love the mahogany. My favorite GC was White with corner ashtrays and gold cloth. I came close to having Blatt's Billiards build one but could not come up with a mechanic to set it up. Regardless have fun...nice project.
 
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