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techtalk:ref:paint06 [2019/08/04 21:39] hippysmack [Using KG Industries Stock Kote] |
techtalk:ref:paint06 [2020/03/02 12:27] ixl2relax [Painting with Gun Coatings] |
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====== REF: Custom Painting ====== | ====== REF: Custom Painting ====== | ||
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+ | ====== Painting - Gun Coatings ====== | ||
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====== Using KG Industries Stock Kote ====== | ====== Using KG Industries Stock Kote ====== | ||
+ | KG Coatings web site: [[https://shop.kgcoatings.com/kg/]] | ||
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These were done with KG Industries Stock Kote 1201S Air Cure Satin Black. \\ | These were done with KG Industries Stock Kote 1201S Air Cure Satin Black. \\ | ||
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- | Following directions, the paint was applied in six to seven very light coats at 35 psi. \\ | + | Following directions, the paint was applied in six to seven very light coats with a paint gun at 35 psi. \\ |
The hair dryer was used to keep the parts warm in between coats. \\ | The hair dryer was used to keep the parts warm in between coats. \\ | ||
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The hair dryer was turned on high until it reached the desired temp then switched to low speed to maintain temp. \\ | The hair dryer was turned on high until it reached the desired temp then switched to low speed to maintain temp. \\ | ||
(for ten minutes or so to heat the aluminum all the way through) \\ | (for ten minutes or so to heat the aluminum all the way through) \\ | ||
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+ | If the parts are warm it tacks up almost instantly. \\ | ||
+ | It goes on pretty thin (first three coats were light enough to still see metal through them. \\ | ||
+ | Later, the parts were warmed the hair dryer, sprayed using an airbrush then dried with the hair dryer. \\ | ||
+ | As for dust, just keep the parts on clean paper and the dryer close to the part. \\ | ||
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| The process. ((photos by bustakneecap of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1421886)) ||| | | The process. ((photos by bustakneecap of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1421886)) ||| |