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RE: Nitro proof paint
Butyrate Dope, Warbird Colors, & Klass Kote are all designed to work with nitro fuels. I've also seen the Klass Kote clear used over the top of automotive paints to make them nitro resistant. I'm sure there are other options that will be offered up as well.
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I thought Nitrate dope was not "glow fuel proof" and Butyrate was fuel proof. At least that's what I remember from way back flying control line in the late 50's and 60's.
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I thought Nitrate dope was not "glow fuel proof" and Butyrate was fuel proof. At least that's what I remember from way back flying control line in the late 50's and 60's.
I thought Nitrate dope was not "glow fuel proof" and Butyrate was fuel proof. At least that's what I remember from way back flying control line in the late 50's and 60's.
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I think part of the problem is in what we mean when we use the word "fuel". Fuel can be regular gasoline, Kerosene jet fuel, nitro blended glow fuel. When one is talking about "fuel proof" finishes it is important to be very specific as to EXACTLY what type of fuel you want the finish to withstand or be impervious to. My $.02 worth.
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I think it is a common misconception that Rustoleum is nitro proof. In it's modern form it definitely is not, at least not to 15% nitro fuel which is what a lot of us use. From what I understand, in it's heyday Rustoleum was quite fuel proof but then Big Brother madated the elimination of most of the VOCs that were in spray paint so now it is just as un-nitro-proof as the rest of the off the shelf brands.
I have small drops of 15% nitro on spinners that I have painted with Rustoleum and the paint bubbled in seconds. Top Flite Lustrekote is nitro proof to about 20%, but it stinks to high heaven so for your lungs' sake only use it outside. I typically use clear satin finish Minwax spray polyuretane to nitro proof any paint job that I do. Holds up quite well.
I have small drops of 15% nitro on spinners that I have painted with Rustoleum and the paint bubbled in seconds. Top Flite Lustrekote is nitro proof to about 20%, but it stinks to high heaven so for your lungs' sake only use it outside. I typically use clear satin finish Minwax spray polyuretane to nitro proof any paint job that I do. Holds up quite well.
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I would have to agree: Nitrate is not fuel proof.
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I thought Nitrate dope was not ''glow fuel proof'' and Butyrate was fuel proof. At least that's what I remember from way back flying control line in the late 50's and 60's.
I thought Nitrate dope was not ''glow fuel proof'' and Butyrate was fuel proof. At least that's what I remember from way back flying control line in the late 50's and 60's.
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I think part of the problem is in what we mean when we use the word ''fuel''.
I think part of the problem is in what we mean when we use the word ''fuel''.
Just to be clear the OP used the term "nitro proof" rather than fuel proof.
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Rustoleum paints are fuel proof available at Home-Cheapo and Wally World. There are a few Olive Drab colors available too.
Rustoleum paints are fuel proof available at Home-Cheapo and Wally World. There are a few Olive Drab colors available too.
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Rustoleum paints are fuel proof available at Home-Cheapo and Wally World. There are a few Olive Drab colors available too.
Rustoleum paints are fuel proof available at Home-Cheapo and Wally World. There are a few Olive Drab colors available too.
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I've also seen the Klass Kote clear used over the top of automotive paints to make them nitro resistant.
I've also seen the Klass Kote clear used over the top of automotive paints to make them nitro resistant.
+1 I have done this on a recent project and it has proven to be Nitro resistant at least up to 20%. Now i wouldn't leave it covered in Nitro for Days at a time.
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Are you sayingIcould use most anypaint as an undercoatif I lightly buffed it with 400 grit and then applied a coat (or two or three) of the Minwax urethane? I'm not doubting you, just gettting clarification for future project use. The urethane should/would act like a clear coat protection?
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I think it is a common misconception that Rustoleum is nitro proof. In it's modern form it definitely is not, at least not to 15% nitro fuel which is what a lot of us use. From what I understand, in it's heyday Rustoleum was quite fuel proof but then Big Brother madated the elimination of most of the VOCs that were in spray paint so now it is just as un-nitro-proof as the rest of the off the shelf brands.
I have small drops of 15% nitro on spinners that I have painted with Rustoleum and the paint bubbled in seconds. Top Flite Lustrekote is nitro proof to about 20%, but it stinks to high heaven so for your lungs' sake only use it outside. I typically use clear satin finish Minwax spray polyuretane to nitro proof any paint job that I do. Holds up quite well.
I think it is a common misconception that Rustoleum is nitro proof. In it's modern form it definitely is not, at least not to 15% nitro fuel which is what a lot of us use. From what I understand, in it's heyday Rustoleum was quite fuel proof but then Big Brother madated the elimination of most of the VOCs that were in spray paint so now it is just as un-nitro-proof as the rest of the off the shelf brands.
I have small drops of 15% nitro on spinners that I have painted with Rustoleum and the paint bubbled in seconds. Top Flite Lustrekote is nitro proof to about 20%, but it stinks to high heaven so for your lungs' sake only use it outside. I typically use clear satin finish Minwax spray polyuretane to nitro proof any paint job that I do. Holds up quite well.
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I think it is a common misconception that Rustoleum is nitro proof. In it's modern form it definitely is not, at least not to 15% nitro fuel which is what a lot of us use. From what I understand, in it's heyday Rustoleum was quite fuel proof but then Big Brother madated the elimination of most of the VOCs that were in spray paint so now it is just as un-nitro-proof as the rest of the off the shelf brands.
I think it is a common misconception that Rustoleum is nitro proof. In it's modern form it definitely is not, at least not to 15% nitro fuel which is what a lot of us use. From what I understand, in it's heyday Rustoleum was quite fuel proof but then Big Brother madated the elimination of most of the VOCs that were in spray paint so now it is just as un-nitro-proof as the rest of the off the shelf brands.
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I have found a few select colors of Rustoleum that seem to be resistant to nitro fuels up to about 15% but not all of them by any stretch. Particularly the metallic colors are definitely not! (Ask me how I know.)
I have found a few select colors of Rustoleum that seem to be resistant to nitro fuels up to about 15% but not all of them by any stretch. Particularly the metallic colors are definitely not! (Ask me how I know.)
http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=24
I have also used the Walmart brand paint and a couple others..... basically, if they're the gloss enamels, they work well if you give them a couple weeks to cure. Any of the "for plastic" paints or anything other than the stinky old gloss oil enamels won't work.
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So will the flat protective enamels be nitro resistant too? Thanks for all the info guys, much appreciated!
So will the flat protective enamels be nitro resistant too? Thanks for all the info guys, much appreciated!
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Warbird Colors. The best there is. You wont regret it-
Warbird Colors. The best there is. You wont regret it-
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RE: Nitro proof paint
with all the choices out there,especially with the many types, names ,specific use's, etc.,etc.,that rustoleum has on the market; not to mention the wide variety of rattle can paints that can be had at wal mart or auto parts stores ,I think that unless you're using a product that is specifically marketed to the model airplane enthusiast like Klass coat or Warbird colors to name a couple,one should always do a TEST panel before using something on your plane. Even when a fellow modeler shows you his good results with one type of product and you purchase the same, theres still a chance the manufacturer may have changed the formula and your results could be very different. Again just my opinion.
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I contacted WarBirdColors twice recently inquiring about ordering some paint, and I never received an answer.
The website is sill on, but mentions supply problems. Has anybody ordered successfully from WBC in the recent past?
If so, how?
Thank you
The website is sill on, but mentions supply problems. Has anybody ordered successfully from WBC in the recent past?
If so, how?
Thank you