Nelson Hobby Paints on a jet?
01-03-2002, 06:30 PM
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Nelson Hobby Paints on a jet?
I'm finishing up my Byron A-4. I took it to a RC/body shop for a painting quote - they wanted 300 bucks for a simple paint job. Now I am thinking about using Nelson Hobby paint and doing it myself. Has anyone used this paint on a jet? Does anyone know the color numbers I will need? And will it provide a good, lightweight paint job?
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01-04-2002, 12:46 AM
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I painted a Cyclone using the Nelson water based paints. In my opinion, they work ok unless you want the deep, deep paint color and the automotive paints provide. The Nelson paint needs to be "misted" on very lightly with your spray gun using many coats to build up. The clear dries more satin than clearcoat. Here's a picture of my Cyclone: (Not sure I know how to post a photo)...
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Nelson Hobby Paints on a jet?
THE PAINT WORKS GREAT! I've used on my cowl for my Pitts special, for fuel proofing the paint comes with a catalyst that insures fuelproofing up to 15%. That should be adequate because you shouln't be using even 15% nitro on anything .65 and up. Call Jerry Nelson and talk with him, he is friendly and full of info. You'll like the paint, absolutly odor free also.
01-17-2007, 12:18 PM
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RE: Nelson Hobby Paints on a jet?
i have just tried these paints on a plane a few months ago ... super product !! in particular i really like the Nelson flat finish clear !! .. easy to apply, and also easy to clean up ... i would use this stuff on any military or camo any time ...
i still do find that the automotive stuff is best for the nice polished mirror shine sport finishes ...
http://www.apwpaint.com/18638.html
Voy
i still do find that the automotive stuff is best for the nice polished mirror shine sport finishes ...
http://www.apwpaint.com/18638.html
Voy
01-17-2007, 01:34 PM
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RE: Nelson Hobby Paints on a jet?
I have used it a few times-both flat and gloss clear. Ditto the above, but I dont think you will be able to use it in AZ. You cant paint with in in hot dry conditions ( or cool dry conditions) It just dries too farging fast. It will dry inside your gun in about 15-20 mins in dry conditions. You cant really get a good flow . I live near the beach and still I have had to pick my days to be able to use it. It will run VERY easily, but the good thing is just use a wet rag, wipe it off and re spray. Scott
PS these just arent my opinions-Jerry told a friend of mine that lives in Phoenix that he would not recommend it in that enviornment.
PS these just arent my opinions-Jerry told a friend of mine that lives in Phoenix that he would not recommend it in that enviornment.
01-17-2007, 01:46 PM
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RE: Nelson Hobby Paints on a jet?
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I have used it a few times-both flat and gloss clear. Ditto the above, but I dont think you will be able to use it in AZ. You cant paint with in in hot dry conditions ( or cool dry conditions) It just dries too farging fast. It will dry inside your gun in about 15-20 mins in dry conditions. You cant really get a good flow . I live near the beach and still I have had to pick my days to be able to use it. It will run VERY easily, but the good thing is just use a wet rag, wipe it off and re spray. Scott
PS these just arent my opinions-Jerry told a friend of mine that lives in Phoenix that he would not recommend it in that enviornment.
I have used it a few times-both flat and gloss clear. Ditto the above, but I dont think you will be able to use it in AZ. You cant paint with in in hot dry conditions ( or cool dry conditions) It just dries too farging fast. It will dry inside your gun in about 15-20 mins in dry conditions. You cant really get a good flow . I live near the beach and still I have had to pick my days to be able to use it. It will run VERY easily, but the good thing is just use a wet rag, wipe it off and re spray. Scott
PS these just arent my opinions-Jerry told a friend of mine that lives in Phoenix that he would not recommend it in that enviornment.
how about using a humidifier in the shop
01-17-2007, 02:04 PM
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RE: Nelson Hobby Paints on a jet?
That body shop quote if included materials and labor was a excellant price except automotive people tend to put on too much paint on models unless they use touchup guns to apply the product.I usually spend a minimum of 300.00 on just materials to paint a jet not counting my labor.
01-17-2007, 02:20 PM
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RE: Nelson Hobby Paints on a jet?
I did use Nelson Hobby paint (it was in WI at the time). I never really did get the gloss look that I was going for but I think it had more to do with my mixing and spraying of the paint that the actual paint itself.
I sometimes still use it for warbirds here in AZ. It does dry quickly but I just use a little more water to thin it down.
I sometimes still use it for warbirds here in AZ. It does dry quickly but I just use a little more water to thin it down.
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RE: Nelson Hobby Paints on a jet?
This was done in Nelson. Not equal to an automotive base coat / clear coat but it does a good job, totally fuel proof, non-toxic and cleans up easily...
