Seems we have all heard of many types of painting stsyems. Some use dopes. Others use latex while others use automotive products. Well how about "milk paint"? I seem to remember several years ago I have a set of kitchen cabinets that were painted with milk paint. I tried to strip it off using a variety of chemical strippers. I found that to be a waste of time. Then I tried a heat gun and it workd but was darkening the wood underneath because of the heat. Finally I gave up and sent them to a professional stripping place to get the job done. I have refinished all types of painted surfaces and never encountered anything that was so hard to remove. Since our fuels are so caustic to finishes ... has anyone ever tried milk paint? If so how did it work? Did it need fuel proofing? Can you clear over it for a gloss finish? If so, what is the best product?

OK, I admit it......I've NEVER even heard the term "milk paint". If the cabinets were old "several years ago" maybe it was just good old lead-based enamel.

MMMMMMMMMM LEAD!!! Nothing like eating a pencil, with every meal.....THE only 2 things, I Know of ,in the paint field that used milk,,,were the painter ,to combat lead poisoning[X(],and a milk "stain",that needed a top-coat (2-3 coats)of a lacquer for finish,..Could this be what you are meaning or,, was it truly paint??? D.B.

Maybe you should've tried stripping the cabinets with glo fuel!

Either you would have succeeded in stripping your cabinets or you would have found a new fuel proof paint - good news either way!

Oh, yeah - I've never heard of "milk paint" either.

I haven't heard of "milk paint" but Google certainly has!

1870 Milk Paint Formula

* 1 Quart skim milk (room temperature)
* 1 Once of hydrated lime by weight (Available at building centers. Do not use quick lime, as it will react with the water and heat up. Hydrated lime has been soaked in water then dried.)
* 1 to 2 1/2 pounds of chalk may also be added as a filler.


http://www.milkpaint.co.za/default.asp

http://www.pioneerthinking.com/milkpaint.html

http://www.realmilkpaint.com/products.html


Can't at this point find any particular reason to recommend its use on RC models but who knows...

If TOM SAWYER was around we could ask if that`s the same as WHITE WASH...
Or was that HUCK FINN???

I am not sure if this should be used on RC models. All I am saying is ... since all but the most caustic industrial strippers, failed to remove that paint from the cabinets, perhaps it is hard enough to withstand glo fuel. Maybe I will just mix up a batch and test it.

I worked for a short time with a guy who made furniture
as a hobby.

I've heard him mention "milk paint" several times. I guess
it's used because it's a very tough coating , and I suspect it
maybe heavy as well. Don't really know

Never tried it myself and I would be reluctant to do so since
so many other systems are proven and readily available.

I've tried several other systems of coating my planes,(auto,dope,etc),
but I prefer the latex method. Inexpensive,easy, and in any color I want.

Regards
Roby

I am seriously considering making a test panel

A test panel is a great idea.
I'd be interested in the results.


Roby