While trying to answer the question... Has anyone invented an adjustable nozzle for spray paint (rattle) cans? I came across an alternative. First, I could never get comfortable holding an airbrush. It seems simple enough, I just found it awkward. Handle for the spray can: http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/productdetails.aspx?sku=13886 As for the nozzles, the graffiti artists already have a solution. Patterned spray can tips: http://www.bombingscience.com/shop-tips.htm These coupled with the proper lexan compatible paints, should make painting bodies more successful.
Have you tried any of the "Pactra" brand paints? That is what is available at Mild to Wild and what I've been using with pretty good results. The only issue I've encountered, and it's really just normal for most rattle spray can paints, is that you need to have the can (and the paint inside) at room temperature to somewhat warm before spraying to avoid spattering. Cold can and paint = bad spray. I've seen some paint jobs with hardware store paints, like Rustoleum, and they just don't work well and also tend to flake off the lexan body.
My only experience with Pactra was the white on my most recent project. I really liked the way the color laid down. I did find the fumes very strong. Ideally, this should be applied outside, but the temperature is a factor.
I've used Krylon for Plastic on my one and only Lexon body with excellent results. I like because it can be found at the BIG hardware stores. Not like Lexon paint which I believe can only be found at the Hobby Shops ?!? I've used it on many forms of plastic especially painting computers and their front bezels (hate beige passionately) and have yet to find a plastic it doesn't work on. Caveat Emptor - Obviously very important to "fuel burners" I have NO way of knowing if Nitro (fuel) proof I post this because it not only works on Lexon but just about works well on all forms of plastic so it maybe useful to a wider range of people and their applications ... Anyway, FYI: Krylon for Plastic ---> http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion_for_plastic/ PS: I like the idea of different or the assortment of Spray Nozzles Smitty posted, good linkage w00d
I've been wondering about the use of Krylon Fusion. I will try it on my next venture. I paid just over $6 for a very small can of Pactra. This should be about the same price for Krylon in the standard size can.
Just like any new paint Smitty ... ... best TEST first on something you don't love. Not assuming you don't know but it needs to put out there Even though I'm certain it does work on Lexon EDIT: {LOL} My typing is faster than my grey matter today ... I also need to say I've NEVER tested using two colours and the paint is (for the lack of a better words) pretty strong and stinky
Hey, look at what I found. An adjustable spray tip comes on Krylon Fusion. http://www.krylon.com/360/ I'm wondering what the Hammered finish would look like under Lexan. ???
Hey Mr Yoda got the factory linkage for the Pactra paint ... Is it made by Testors and is it only for lexon? Pondering if the stuff will paint Fibreglass too
I found this: http://www.testors.com/category/137916/ This is from that page: R/C Car Lacquers Specially formulated to be applied to the inside of popular Lexan (polycarbonate) R/C car bodies. Excellent durability on a variety of R/C bodies Broad selection of gorgeous colors in 2/3 oz. bottles and 3 oz. sprays. Full line contains 2/3 oz. bottled paint and 3 oz. spray paints. Excellent availability and matchless shelf life. For both experienced and novice R/C enthusiast. There is some more information after the link on that page, but I didn't see anything about fiberglass. However my guess would be yes, it would work.
Well not so much the fibreglass but a Canopy's already painted ... Looking to get small amounts for some detail work. Going to do the evil eyes in my avatar Anyhowz thanks bud I'll have a look at the linkage
If your going to paint the outside of a canopy that's already got glossy paint you might consider "scuffing" up the area to paint slightly with a Scotchbrite pad or some fine grit sandpaper.
I don't know ... It's going to be tiny, it's going to be a signature type of thing Something you would only see up close, certainty not seen while flying In short I don't know if I could scuff a tiny area so small, just have to wait and see And of course we will be following my own advice and testing on one of my crashed canopy's it's comes scuffed, maybe there's still some shiny bits on it ...
That canopy will be perfect for testing the paint. You can even flex it afterwards to see if the paint will flake off without worrying that you'll damage the canopy.
