rustoleum 2x with ppg clear
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rustoleum 2x with ppg clear
Ok I know we all have different budgets when it comes to building or restoring our war birds
I got to say as a somewhat of a new modler (3 years) I was intimidated about restoring my Top Flite Gaint P51 that unfortunately hit a tree on the bottom of a really nice big loop
I had to order a new wing and decided to try my had at fiberglassing
I used 1/2 oz coth next time I would go with 3/4 oz with Z pox finishing epoxy
Now I wanted to do a full war bird with panel lines and rivits but I wanted to get this p51 done to complete in the NASA Scale finales, so I decided to do Miss American as she is almost all smooth to save time. Unfortunately I got behind and had to compet with my TFG P40 and one 1st in fun scale Novice
As money was tight I used Rustolum 2x. I have had very good luck with this paint and I sand my primer with 1000grit and heat the can very hot (use a glove to hold it) it gives good results
But as I have a DLE55 with a scale kelio muffler it makes some what of a mess every were
So the main reason for this post is there are lots of guys asking if they can put a real good clear over spray paint
And Im going to say yes
I only let the paint dry for one week before clear coating it
If I didn't have access to a great buddy shop I would of tried on of the 2 part clears in a spray can that has the actovator on the bottom
I only put on 1 light mist coat waited 1 min and sprayed it on
The picture assembled is just the can paint with no clear. Its amazing in person
So what you think about my first try at fiberglass and painting?
Next project is a Jerry Bates SBC with panel line etc with flat clear coat
I got to say as a somewhat of a new modler (3 years) I was intimidated about restoring my Top Flite Gaint P51 that unfortunately hit a tree on the bottom of a really nice big loop
I had to order a new wing and decided to try my had at fiberglassing
I used 1/2 oz coth next time I would go with 3/4 oz with Z pox finishing epoxy
Now I wanted to do a full war bird with panel lines and rivits but I wanted to get this p51 done to complete in the NASA Scale finales, so I decided to do Miss American as she is almost all smooth to save time. Unfortunately I got behind and had to compet with my TFG P40 and one 1st in fun scale Novice
As money was tight I used Rustolum 2x. I have had very good luck with this paint and I sand my primer with 1000grit and heat the can very hot (use a glove to hold it) it gives good results
But as I have a DLE55 with a scale kelio muffler it makes some what of a mess every were
So the main reason for this post is there are lots of guys asking if they can put a real good clear over spray paint
And Im going to say yes
I only let the paint dry for one week before clear coating it
If I didn't have access to a great buddy shop I would of tried on of the 2 part clears in a spray can that has the actovator on the bottom
I only put on 1 light mist coat waited 1 min and sprayed it on
The picture assembled is just the can paint with no clear. Its amazing in person
So what you think about my first try at fiberglass and painting?
Next project is a Jerry Bates SBC with panel line etc with flat clear coat
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Hey Lake Flyer,
I just boil some water in the kettle, pour it into a old coffee can ( its deep and narrow) and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
I then place the paint can into the coffee can with a weight on top submersing at least half of the spray can in water.
Its hot when it comes out, so I too wear gloves (figured that out by accident) lol
The paint after shaking for a minute or so sprays very clean and wets out really well.
It was a trick from an guy that competed years ago at the scale national level passed on to me.
Try it, it really works.
Dave
I just boil some water in the kettle, pour it into a old coffee can ( its deep and narrow) and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
I then place the paint can into the coffee can with a weight on top submersing at least half of the spray can in water.
Its hot when it comes out, so I too wear gloves (figured that out by accident) lol
The paint after shaking for a minute or so sprays very clean and wets out really well.
It was a trick from an guy that competed years ago at the scale national level passed on to me.
Try it, it really works.
Dave
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Thanks, I might give that a try. My buddy with the paint booth passed away so I need a Plan B for painting. I was considering Rustoleum. I had not heard about heating the can, great idea. I just don't want a repeat of the exploding can. I always wondered why it said not to put them in a fire
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I spray a high end clear coat over all of my paint jobs. I always prime and base my airplanes with rattle cans. Only overnight cure time is nessesary for it to gas off, then you can spray the clear coat. i do all of this in my garage or driveway.PPG also makes a flat clear if your interested in going that route..but i highly suggest clearing your model with a good clear coat. Rattle can primer is not fuel proof and will cause a hell of a time after the exhaust hits it, you will be upset...dont ask me how i know this.
Cole
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Hey Lake Flyer,
I just boil some water in the kettle, pour it into a old coffee can ( its deep and narrow) and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
I then place the paint can into the coffee can with a weight on top submersing at least half of the spray can in water.
Its hot when it comes out, so I too wear gloves (figured that out by accident) lol
The paint after shaking for a minute or so sprays very clean and wets out really well.
It was a trick from an guy that competed years ago at the scale national level passed on to me.
Try it, it really works.
Dave
I just boil some water in the kettle, pour it into a old coffee can ( its deep and narrow) and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
I then place the paint can into the coffee can with a weight on top submersing at least half of the spray can in water.
Its hot when it comes out, so I too wear gloves (figured that out by accident) lol
The paint after shaking for a minute or so sprays very clean and wets out really well.
It was a trick from an guy that competed years ago at the scale national level passed on to me.
Try it, it really works.
Dave
I've used this method for years, before i started just using all of the PPG product line.
Last edited by Greg Wright; 12-08-2014 at 06:21 AM.