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Old 05-21-2007, 08:03 PM
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Default How far will a can of Lustrekote go?

Does any 1 know how many square feet a 10oz can of lustrekote will cover doing 2 coats?




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Old 05-21-2007, 09:21 PM
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It will get everything except the last three inches of one wingtip. When you go back to the LHS for another can, you'll find out that Top Flite discontinued that color.

Cream, Olive Drab, and Missile Red have gone the way of the dinosaur. Which one is next?
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It depends on how hard you throw it
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I kicked one 3 blocks one time
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You da man
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Default RE: How far will a can of Lustrekote go?

I found heating the can in a pot of hot water BEFORE using resulted in a good cover. I didn't think the can went very far - couldn't do a .60 sized wing with one can - top only!
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Default RE: How far will a can of Lustrekote go?

I think you should ask how many square inches to be more accurate. And if you only apply 2 coats, you're gonna be really disappointed at the coverage. I think they put a little bit too much base and not enough pigment in their product as the coverage is really sub-par compared to other paints I've used in the past, especially their yellow and white. If you use something other than a white primer, you're gonna need a couple cans. I got tired of using this type stuff and finally sprung for some honest to God two part epoxy paint that covers great...KlassKote. It's a little bit on the pricey side but you get what you pay for.

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