Latex Paint Question
 

Looking for a brighter silver coat for the new Pony... Have heard suggestions about using Behr Metallic Silver Latex from Home Depot.
Anyone with experience in actual use and application?

RE: Latex Paint Question
 

the good things about latex paint is if you get paint chips, they can make almost any color. is it going on fiberglass? ive used it over coverall, and it fills the weave nicely, but requires a clear coat if using glow. its very nice stuff to work with. i just use a brush, and when it dries, the brush strokes go away. some people spray it on, but i have no experience doing this.

RE: Latex Paint Question
 

Yes, it will be going on a glassed and primed GS plane.. My concern, can the metallic silver latex be applied with a spray gun..
I have a GS that has been covered with Wal-Mart latex house paint.. cut 50-50 and sprayed with four thin coats....Works great, even covered with auto clear coat..

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the best way to find out, would be to try it on scrap. everyone has different ways of thinning the paint, so i would make sure before possibly having to redo a paint job. make sure to post pics when ur done

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I used it on my Byron P-51 and I absolutely loved it. So much I'm going to do a TF GS P-51 with it. I used my old Miller spray gun. I thinned it 50-50 with distilled water. I used Rustoleum automobile primer as a base, the stuff you can pick up in Home Depot or Lowes. The nice thing about this paint is you can touch up spot and it blends in very well. I need to take some better outside pictures but here's one to show how this paint looks when finished. One thing is it gives a flat finish so if your looking for a shinny finish you may want to consider something else.

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Thank you for the information......Especially the flat finish.....Not sure that's the tone I'm looking for. It certainly looks terrific on the Pony, so I may have to rethink my plan.... How about the drying time? , after detailing, I use auto clear coat to seal everything up...

RE: Latex Paint Question
 

It dried to the touch pretty quick. Don't have an exact time but certainly dry to the touch in a few hours. This latex does not seem to stay tacky. I read in the past that latex needs a few weeks to cure but I don't think that is the case with this paint. Maybe with the auto clear you will get a more shiny finish.

RE: Latex Paint Question
 

ccostant;

Your P-51 looks great; I have a Ready Cover Version TF GS P-51 that I am considering Glassing and painting, and like the looks of your Aluminum looking finish; I have read a bunch on using Latex, specifically Behr; what is the actual Behr Product number or Color title; also, did you spra/apply a clear coat over top of the Behr/Latex finish? and if so, what did you use; sorry for all the questions, any help would be appreciated.

Doug.

RE: Latex Paint Question
 

It's Behr Premium Plus, Metallic No. 743 Silver. I found it in Home Depot, in the faux paint section. It comes in a 32 oz plastic container. I think it was around $20. I did the entire plane with one container. I didn't spray any clear coat. Since it's gas it should be fuel proof. I think if you do a search on RCU, you'll find a couple of other threads about this paint.

RE: Latex Paint Question
 

Lots of help here....Thank you all...

RE: Latex Paint Question
 

Carl,

The 51 looks real nice. Did you get it into the air yet ?


Roby

RE: Latex Paint Question
 

No maiden flight yet, but it's ready to go. I just want to run the engine on the ground 1st to make sure there's no cooling issues. This summer was full of distractions. I think I made it to the field maybe 6-7 times. Spring time for sure. I'll drop you an email when I'm ready to go.

- Carl

RE: Latex Paint Question
 

Please do. It will be good to see ,and fly with you again.
I'll bring my SR.


Roby