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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)) ​ |||