Retrospace101
That Deceptively Quiet Kid...
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So after four coats of white spray paint, I started to highlight my PML Spitfire with red spray paint...and it started to bubble immediately after I started spraying the red coat. Does anyone know why and where would I go from here. It looks like a chemical reaction. Both spray paints are from the same company. Any input would be most appreciated.
Geoff
Although as I've said the sniff test is not reliable with use of these paints, it really sounds like (and crinkled like) the paint just needed more time before the red top coat.Although when I was taping for the red color I couldn’t help but notice a strong fresh paint smell.
...I’m thinking you’re right. I read somewhere else that when using different color spray paints, to “stay” in one “system” but I didn’t think I had to stay in a “system” within a “system”. I’m thinking that when the paint dries I’m going to give it a light sanding with 320 sandpaper and try and apply Painters Touch white as my base coat.
Geoff
Although as I've said the sniff test is not reliable with use of these paints, it really sounds like (and crinkled like) the paint just needed more time before the red top coat.
Sorry, my bad.That is tight, and not within the recommended timing (<1 hour or >48 hours). And four coats of white base coat could have been a thicker layer that needed even more time.
I'm definitely going with: white needed more time to dry before red was applied.
No clue about compatibility between Painter's Touch and American Accents; easiest way to answer it would be to contact Rustoleum. They will answer (not always quickly, but eventually). I'd be *surprised* if that was source of the incompatibility.
HEY HEY HEY YOU SAID YOU WERE GONNA STAY OUT OF IT
...so why didn’t my last coat of base coat “crinkle”??? When I say “four” coats, they were lightly applied base coats. FWIW I would suspect that there wasn’t enough curing time before the red paint was applied, but again I think the last coat was applied maybe Tuesday morning if not Monday. I live in Warwick RI
...so why didn’t my last coat of base coat “crinkle”??? When I say “four” coats, they were lightly applied base coats. FWIW I would suspect that there wasn’t enough curing time before the red paint was applied, but again I think the last coat was applied maybe Tuesday morning if not Monday. I live in Warwick RI
Geoff
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Sorry, Apologies. I don't think I read it closely enough, on the other hand it just may have been curing time.
...so why didn’t my last coat of base coat “crinkle”??? When I say “four” coats, they were lightly applied base coats. FWIW I would suspect that there wasn’t enough curing time before the red paint was applied, but again I think the last coat was applied maybe Tuesday morning if not Monday. I live in Warwick RI
Geoff
Sorry, I don't think I read it closely, and please ignore the message I sent above, It was an accident. On the other hand, it looks like curing time, based on the info.
Np Retrospace101 I think you offered a very viable point and it could be paint biting as you pointed out. My question is: does “paint biting” happens as the paint dries?? Because this phenomenon happened instantaneously as I applied the red paint. So it’s either a curing issue or a paint compatibility issue. I plan on finding out.
https://www.autorepairsdirect.com.au/blog/fixing-a-fry-up
This auto site says that it can happen after 3 base coats. I think earlier you reported 4 base coats...very similar.
From NJ
I have never used the sniff test. I spray 2 part automotive only. My test is, even if it feels dry to the touch, if you leave an oil print from a finger, it is not ready to handle or recoat.
Timing is everything. Recoat window for Rusto 2x is within one hour or after 48 hours. And they're not kidding.
My "top" coat was beyond dry. But it might have not been within the 48 hour window as noted by neil_w. I guess the moral of the story is READ the instructions, that's what's great about this hobby, you never stop learning.
I've started to sand out the "paint biting" and WOW is it thick. Thick to a point where I start with 100 grit sandpaper and then work my way from there. Once I'm finish with the sanding I'm just going to repaint the red areas with my original Rust-0leum A.A. white spray and start over...and oh yeah did I mention I'm going to follow the instruction on the can this time . Here in RI it's been a really crappy April not to mention the lock-down so it'll keep my mind off of other things. Again thx for all the great comments, love this forum, stay safe and we'll see everyone at the launch pad.
Geoff
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Dunno what the ideal baking temperature would be, but putting it up on the dashboard of your car in the sun would do it. A hot dashboard is great for all kinds of things, like de-crystallizing honey.With a smaller rocket, is it possible to bake it at 180-200* to accelerate paint curing (when the wife's away)?
Well that is a pretty straightforward case of not understanding the instructions."I sprayed the first coat and then waited for 24 hours before spraying the second coat but when I did the paint crinkled and looked like it had been put in paint stripper. ... The can mentions either respraying within 1 hour or waiting for 48 hours before applying a clear coat but nothing about just re coating. "
So, American Accents and Painter's Touch should have no compatibility problems.Our Industrial High Performance Enamel will have superior durability, coverage and performance when compared to the UltraCover Painters Touch or American Accents sprays. Our High Performance Enamels also contain rust inhibitive components which will not be found in the other two lines. For superior corrosion resistance and performance, the High Performance Enamel would be the best selection.
Our Painter's Touch and American Accents lines have similar chemistries and uses, however they do have different color palettes.
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