Go Back  RCU Forums > RC Airplanes > Questions and Answers
Reload this Page >

Klass Kote clear question

Notices
Questions and Answers If you have general RC questions or answers discuss it here.

Klass Kote clear question

Old 02-15-2017, 07:13 PM
  #1  
balsabuff
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (30)
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Surprise, AZ
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Klass Kote clear question

In the past, I used Hobby Poxy and K&B clear epoxy paint as an overcoat. In time they yellowed over white surface and looked awful.
Does anyone know if Klass Kote clear epoxy stays clear ? Any suggestions for a non-yellowing fuel proof paint ? Thx. much. 'buff
Old 02-16-2017, 03:06 AM
  #2  
TomCrump
 
TomCrump's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Traverse City, MI
Posts: 7,614
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Automotive clears, with the addition of a hardener, shouldn't yellow. Do not use aerosols, though. I'm not sure that they are fuel resistant.
Old 02-16-2017, 05:30 AM
  #3  
RCFlyerDan
My Feedback: (54)
 
RCFlyerDan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: SWFL
Posts: 2,003
Received 68 Likes on 51 Posts
Default

I wouldn't use Klass Kote anymore. I have used K&B, Hobby Poxy, and Klass kote. They are a heavy epoxy paint that nothing evaporates.. I use PPG Omni paints and clear from PPG. Easier to use.
Old 02-16-2017, 05:50 AM
  #4  
Top_Gunn
My Feedback: (6)
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Granger, IN
Posts: 2,344
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RCFlyerDan
I wouldn't use Klass Kote anymore. I have used K&B, Hobby Poxy, and Klass kote. They are a heavy epoxy paint that nothing evaporates.. I use PPG Omni paints and clear from PPG. Easier to use.
Are they OK to use with glow fuel? And can you use the clear over latex?
Old 02-16-2017, 06:21 AM
  #5  
RCFlyerDan
My Feedback: (54)
 
RCFlyerDan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: SWFL
Posts: 2,003
Received 68 Likes on 51 Posts
Default

No on the latex. Not sure about glow. Did you do a search for your answers? There are pages of forums on here for Klass Kote!!

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/sear...archid=5395988
Old 02-16-2017, 07:31 AM
  #6  
Top_Gunn
My Feedback: (6)
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Granger, IN
Posts: 2,344
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RCFlyerDan
No on the latex. Not sure about glow. Did you do a search for your answers? There are pages of forums on here for Klass Kote!!

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/sear...archid=5395988
My questions were about PPG. A search turned up nothing. Klass Kote, which I've used a lot, works fine over latex.

Edit: Well that was the RCU search. A google search worked much better (including RCU results which the RCU search didn't find). Should have known better.

Last edited by Top_Gunn; 02-16-2017 at 07:33 AM.
Old 02-16-2017, 08:38 AM
  #7  
balsabuff
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (30)
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Surprise, AZ
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I'm going to consider the PPG, since I have heard several good reports in the past about it non-yellowing. I assume that flattening powder works with the PPG. ( am I right ?). I know the PPG clear coat works great for beautiful gloss, since I've painted a couple Ford Mustangs with it, years ago. It's just that I use Klass Kote for models, and wonder if the clear would screw things up. I'm a dyed-in-the-wool old epoxy paint guy, when it comes to model airplanes with glow engines. So if anyone has clear coated their models with the Klass Kote I would sure like to know how it turned out---yellowing wise. Thx. much. 'buff
Old 02-16-2017, 12:41 PM
  #8  
TomCrump
 
TomCrump's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Traverse City, MI
Posts: 7,614
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

I think that all epoxies will yellow over time, Auto paints don't seem to have that problem.


I would not spray them over latex, though. I think that may end in disaster.
Old 02-16-2017, 01:11 PM
  #9  
edp
My Feedback: (5)
 
edp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Canton, OH
Posts: 618
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Balsabuff,
I have sprayed KK clear gloss on my last two pattern birds. Yes, it does slightly yellow. It looks worse in my basement under the florescent lighting than in direct sunlight. I have several flights on the XLT w/o any problems. The Illusion will fly this spring.
[ATTACH]2201531[/IMG][ATTACH]2201532[/IMG][ATTACH]2201533[/IMG]
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	20160703_114522_resized.jpg
Views:	25
Size:	284.4 KB
ID:	2201524   Click image for larger version

Name:	20160703_114533_resized.jpg
Views:	18
Size:	280.6 KB
ID:	2201525   Click image for larger version

Name:	20160703_114550_resized.jpg
Views:	21
Size:	295.7 KB
ID:	2201526   Click image for larger version

Name:	ZZ-3.jpg
Views:	367
Size:	446.9 KB
ID:	2201527   Click image for larger version

Name:	20160308_162709_resized.jpg
Views:	363
Size:	590.7 KB
ID:	2201528   Click image for larger version

Name:	20160308_162819_resized.jpg
Views:	367
Size:	577.8 KB
ID:	2201529   Click image for larger version

Name:	20160308_162958_resized.jpg
Views:	378
Size:	513.7 KB
ID:	2201530   Click image for larger version

Name:	20160703_114522.jpg
Views:	21
Size:	3.84 MB
ID:	2201531  

Click image for larger version

Name:	20160703_114533.jpg
Views:	29
Size:	3.74 MB
ID:	2201532   Click image for larger version

Name:	20160703_114550.jpg
Views:	30
Size:	4.16 MB
ID:	2201533  
Old 02-17-2017, 04:51 AM
  #10  
RCFlyerDan
My Feedback: (54)
 
RCFlyerDan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: SWFL
Posts: 2,003
Received 68 Likes on 51 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Top_Gunn
Are they OK to use with glow fuel? And can you use the clear over latex?

I did answer you on PPG Omni-
No on the latex. Not sure about glow.
Old 02-17-2017, 07:05 AM
  #11  
moparbarn
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: winchester, va. VA
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Automotive 2 part/catalyzed clears are fuel proof. I race nitro boats with 65% nitro fuels, no problems with ppg, omni or any others. You can also get it in a spray can, check out y2k clear.

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.