All of my paint is in our attached garage. I have old cans from Krylon (that still work), old cans from Walmart (that still work), and brand new cans from Rustoleum (mostly that don't work).
I don't know what the affect of temperature is but I've noticed that I have more trouble with Rustoleum cans purchased in the past few years compared with cans of various other brands that are much older. I have cans that work that are 5 to 10 times as old as some of my cans that don't work.
MTN and Montana are actually the same brand. I pretty much exclusively use it now with the exception of Rustoleum Black Night Metallic if I can ever find the stuff. That is the only Rustoleum paint I've used aside from the filler primer that I've never had an issue with. The ability to spray paint outside when it's below freezing is worth it and the color selection is only matched by an airbrush (and even then I think Montana wins). The color is rich and a can will go quite far compared to regular paints
From a paint standpoint, they are the same. While they might be legally two different companies, there is 0 difference between how the paint operates. You can also find Montana at any Blick or Michaels store but you have to order MTN online for the most part.
How's the finish of Montana WHITE paints? I know their Gold line results in a pebbled/egg shell finish.
Just want to mention that the primary difference (advertised difference) between the Gold and Black lines is the pressure of the paint coming out of the can, not the finish.
I saw that on Montana's web page. I guess the high pressure stuff can be used when the temperature is quite cold. But a lot of users say the pressure is too high for them.
Sort of, Satin would be my guess for a descrption.
Hopefully this pic helps explain the finish. I also have a can of white and Black Gloss I hope to try soon.
Most of us who use Montana top coat with Max2K or equivalent, since the paint is NOT glossy or hard enough to endure the rigors of rocketry. the 2K lays on nicely, cures up hard and SUPER glossy, and makes for a nice, smooth finish. Probably not suited to the average rocketeer or most LP and many smaller MP projects.
It's spray paint, not sure what you meant. The fluorescent colors don't have that texture, but the regular colors do. Gloss (or lack of) is very similar. I have a rocket with 29 flights with no touch ups except when I had to re attach a fin. Longevity is a priority for Artists who know their work will be outside with no protection from the elements, and durability isn't an issue with Loop paints. I use the fluorescent Loop paint on top of white primer as none of the other fluorescents I've tried are nearly as bright or easy to spot on the ground or in a tree.
