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Old 02-14-2011 | 06:10 AM
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Default Acrylic paint

Hello,

Is theapplication of acrylic auto paint OK to use on your model when using glow fuel with 10% nitro.

Thanks Steve.
Old 02-27-2011 | 12:16 PM
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I tihnk kyrlon is what most people use and not all Krylon's are glo fuel "resistant" but most are (to be read - test).  I understand it's best to wait a week as well for a complete cure before using it.
Old 02-27-2011 | 01:10 PM
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The 2 part automotive urethanes are fuel proof, as are any of the 2 part epoxy based paints. It's iffy for most others. Hot exhaust is an outstanding paint remover, even for fully cured enamels.
Old 03-14-2011 | 09:29 AM
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Default RE: Acrylic paint

Krylon paint is not fuelproof, it is Rustoleum spray paint that is fuelproof to about 15% nitro, some colors are not as fuelproof as others. I use a lot of white and red Rustoleum and have no problem with 15% glow fuel.
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Hi!
2-part acryclic lacquer automotive paint. Yes!
Old 03-14-2011 | 09:33 PM
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I have used 2 part acrylic enamel auto paint with no problems on my sport plane with 10%, however, i had to make a repair and to was to lazy to use the auto stuff and used the acrylic enamel from a can and, guess what, it isnt fuel proof. one of these days Ill have to strip it and repaint that section.

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