Here's what it looks like as he hits it with the beads.

Here's the finished product.

It leaves a slightly "frosted" surface that is very good for paint adherence.

We finished painting all the parts and were ready to bake them.

We let them dry over night and then readied them for the oven.

We put them in the oven at 200 degrees for 2 hours.

This will fully cure the finish.

Then we had a "Put Them Back Together Party" at my kitchen table and Tman helped us remember where everything went.

And here's the finished products.

Mine is on top, all green, and Ted's is on the bottom, black slide and green frame.