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What Paint?
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FrankS
- Posts: 275
- Joined: 18 Mar 2015, 14:29
- Location: Gloucestershire
What Paint?
Todate I've generally used Solarlac or car cellulose paint on Solartex, just about to paint our 1/5th scale T-21 and thought I'd ask what others use on Solartex.
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terry white
- Posts: 508
- Joined: 18 Mar 2015, 21:08
- Location: wareham,dorset.england
Re: What Paint?
Hi Frank,
The aerosol can sprays such as those purchased from halfords now contain acrylic paint.I don't think cellulose has been sold in spay cans for some time.
There are a number of differences between the two types of paints, but I believe the main one that effects us is that the finished surface of the acrylic is somewhat softer then cellulose paint and seems that It is much more easily marked.
Having said that because of the ease in obtaining an acceptable finish it is the paint that most of us use. Also as the paint stays flexible I would think it ideal for the finish on solartex.
Just as a footnote It is now possible to by two pack paint (which is much more durable then acrylic) in aerosol tins.To use one turns the control that opens the second tin inside the aerosol, shake vigorously to mix, and spray. Not used it yet but I intend to on my next fus.
Regards Terry
The aerosol can sprays such as those purchased from halfords now contain acrylic paint.I don't think cellulose has been sold in spay cans for some time.
There are a number of differences between the two types of paints, but I believe the main one that effects us is that the finished surface of the acrylic is somewhat softer then cellulose paint and seems that It is much more easily marked.
Having said that because of the ease in obtaining an acceptable finish it is the paint that most of us use. Also as the paint stays flexible I would think it ideal for the finish on solartex.
Just as a footnote It is now possible to by two pack paint (which is much more durable then acrylic) in aerosol tins.To use one turns the control that opens the second tin inside the aerosol, shake vigorously to mix, and spray. Not used it yet but I intend to on my next fus.
Regards Terry
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FrankS
- Posts: 275
- Joined: 18 Mar 2015, 14:29
- Location: Gloucestershire
Re: What Paint?
I should have said, I've got a compressor and spray gun and some airbrushess. Cellulose paint I've been using has been from an auto paint shop.
Anybody using acrylic with a spray gun, if so what are you using. Thanks.
Anybody using acrylic with a spray gun, if so what are you using. Thanks.
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Andrew Ray
- Posts: 88
- Joined: 19 Mar 2015, 19:15
- Location: Staffordshire
Re: What Paint?
I'm currently painting my K18 and although I am painting on to doped nylon I was wondering if anyone uses a primer on Solartex, nylon etc. over an open structure. If so what primer do you use?
I have found this paint https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1L-Brilliant ... 2a90f780b2 from AP Western on eBay that I quite like and it brushes on nicely to a solid surface.
I have found this paint https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1L-Brilliant ... 2a90f780b2 from AP Western on eBay that I quite like and it brushes on nicely to a solid surface.
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Andrew Ray
- Posts: 88
- Joined: 19 Mar 2015, 19:15
- Location: Staffordshire
Re: What Paint?
Hi Mark, I've just looked at the link you posted, which acrylic paint have you gone for?
I've now given my K18 one thin coat of polyurethane followed by two thicker coats brushed with a flattie (I tried a roller but wasn't happy with the results), I didn't prime and I'm reasonably happy, I would have achieved a better finish if I had sprayed but for more effort preparing the equipment and delays with weather.
I've now given my K18 one thin coat of polyurethane followed by two thicker coats brushed with a flattie (I tried a roller but wasn't happy with the results), I didn't prime and I'm reasonably happy, I would have achieved a better finish if I had sprayed but for more effort preparing the equipment and delays with weather.
