PhysicsGuy
Well-Known Member
Oh no, not another paint thread!!!
I've had pretty good luck with Rustoleum 2X rattle cans, but was very unhappy with the finish I got on my last project. I'm looking for suggestions on the cause.
You can see the results in the picture. I painted this tubing and transition with Rusto 2X Gloss Winter Gray. I had a nice wet/shiny finish at the conclusion of painting, but it dried with this bumpy texture. It's a standard cardboard (BT20) tube and a balsa transition. I had applied a coat of Rusto 2X primer and it dried for about 2 weeks before I applied the color. I lightly sanded the parts and wiped them with a tack cloth before I put on the color.
The instructions provide guidelines for temp and humidity. On the day I painted, the relative humidity was probably 80%, which is above their recommendation. Could this be the result of high humidity? I live in central Florida and the humidity is a fact of life. Painting indoors is not an option. At the same time, I painted some other parts with Rusto 2X gloss red and they came out just fine.
I'd welcome any suggestions. I sent this same photo to Rustoleum Customer Service. They were quick to respond, but did not offer any possible cause.
--MARK
NAR 65148 L1
I've had pretty good luck with Rustoleum 2X rattle cans, but was very unhappy with the finish I got on my last project. I'm looking for suggestions on the cause.
You can see the results in the picture. I painted this tubing and transition with Rusto 2X Gloss Winter Gray. I had a nice wet/shiny finish at the conclusion of painting, but it dried with this bumpy texture. It's a standard cardboard (BT20) tube and a balsa transition. I had applied a coat of Rusto 2X primer and it dried for about 2 weeks before I applied the color. I lightly sanded the parts and wiped them with a tack cloth before I put on the color.
The instructions provide guidelines for temp and humidity. On the day I painted, the relative humidity was probably 80%, which is above their recommendation. Could this be the result of high humidity? I live in central Florida and the humidity is a fact of life. Painting indoors is not an option. At the same time, I painted some other parts with Rusto 2X gloss red and they came out just fine.
I'd welcome any suggestions. I sent this same photo to Rustoleum Customer Service. They were quick to respond, but did not offer any possible cause.
--MARK
NAR 65148 L1