![]() Heat and 'dry' paint throughout EVENLY (NOTE:paint is NOT dry when theĮxposed part seems to be the lower paint strata are still curing and Here's a synopsis (assuming a ready-to-paint airframe): Heat gun, while the better 'tool', generates scads of heat and requiresĪ lighter touch and assurance you don't locally overheat a spot (it 'Spose it's all a matter of personal taste, but I definitely lean toward theĮMAIL: "Leonard Fehskens" wrote in accelerates the paint curing process. I've always had great luck with Krylon Len's had good luck with Rustoleum. Left for at least a week for good curing, but the Krylon's much faster to With Krylon I can handle the rocket in aįew hours, with Rustoleum the next day, minimum. (Obviously twice asĢ) It takes a LOT longer to dry. Of the same thing because the first one plugged up. Kind ofĪ PITA to be halfway through a rocket and have to go out and get another can Through the can no matter how much shaking you do before and during. Half-dozen cans or so for two reasons, unless I can't get Krylon in aġ) The Rustoleum seems to be very prone to plugging the nozzle midway I've always avoided Rustoleum after using it a few years ago for a The early light coats seem to prevent the final coat from sagging or running. This has produced the best finishes that I have achieved so far. The piece can thenīe handled gently but I think it takes several days or even a week or two for aĬomplete cure. Temperatures will exceed 80 or 90F over the next 24 hours. Then the piece goes into the shed where hopefully Finally,Īfter another five to ten minutes I apply a heavy coat making sure all surfacesĪre left glossy wet. Wind) I apply a second, slightly heavier coat concentrating on the thin areas.Īfter five or ten minutes a third, more thorough coat is applied. Secret is to not wait a long time between coats. Problem with wrinkling one time but I think I have the hang of using it now. Rustoleum (the regular kind - haven't used Painter's Touch.) I did have a At the risk of enhancing my reputation as a contrarian, I will say that I like ![]()
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