Paint
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Right china's just painted 2 tanks one last week on a warm day one this week on a dull day last week's tank is nice and shiny (warm day )this week's tank is dull just like matt finish (dull day ) should i have preheat tank before painting any tips welcome (don't say wait for a good warm day we only get 2 a year)... p.s same paint tin.
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Re: Paint
Have you got any mates on the warm side of the border, you could post them to?
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Re: Paint
I finish my tanks with Halfords petrol resistant lacquer, so before that is applied I rub down the gloss coat with 1500 grit wet and dry. This gives the lacquer something to key to and also makes it easier to slide the decal transfers into position.
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Re: Paint
Cheers just tried it again only this time i preheat it first and kept the heat gun on it whilst spraying waiting for results (not went bang yet).
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Re: Paint
It pays to warm the part, and the paint if possible.
If you're using a spray can, try placing it in a container filled with warm water for a few minutes ie before spraying.
Regards,
S
If you're using a spray can, try placing it in a container filled with warm water for a few minutes ie before spraying.
Regards,
S
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Re: Paint
Job done once again heat is the answer cheers china's
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