tcmerf

Charlie,

What kind of ratio do you use with the rubbing alcahol?

charlie_b

iTrader: (1)

try 1/3 alch/paint and keep adding from there.

regg151

now heres the catch on that i'm spraying at about 15psi with a HP-CS if I hold the brush any closer the paint tends to puddle up and run. could it be that my paint is already to thin or that i'm moving the brush too slow?

on another subjust the createx extender what exactly does this do? my wife picked it up thinking it was clear coat. I'll probably return it but if it's usefull i may keep it.

also what percentage of alcohol are you useing I've got 4 bottles in the house and they all vary in percentages ones 30% another 70% etc etc

charlie_b

iTrader: (1)

Ok..here is teh skinny. your biggest problem is that you are shooting @15 psi
You need moire than that to shoot. At least 40psi. I normally use 50-60. Strokes should be moderately slow..too slow and you will get paint bunched up. Extender does extend the paint....but i notice too much white pigment in the extender and neutralizing teh color.

with alc..use 1 part alch to every 2 parts paint.,

Qranc

iTrader: (1)

You could use createx retarder, it's clear but I guarantee alch will be a lot less cost wise.

I should also add that it will "retard" the dry time. Use too much of it (more than a couple drops) and it won't dry!

lmunno

So how has everyone been? I've been busy between work and last minute bodies (since they took forever to release the body list for the world's). We will be over at the world's for a couple days helping with tech, will be there for the mains on the 30th.

raving-monkey

Hi Lynn, haven't seen you around on here for a while.

Ahh well, nice to see you again...hope things are going well.

on the other hand...I am sorry i couldn't order a shell from you for this weekends juniors..been caught up in other stuff and Tony said it would be a hectic time for you anyway seen as though the worlds are coming up.

Maybe next time

raving-monkey

and does this ring a bell?

yeah i know the carpet needs a vac but i can't be bothered

Tooned G4

Hi Guys,
I have an `airbrush newbie`sort of question-
What do i seal my paintjob with to combat nitro fuel.
I have just finnished my first shell and i sprayed a coat of fascoat on last , not knowing quite what it was for ! What is it for ? Is it waterproof ?
Do i need to finnish with a nitro block ? - If so what is the best to use ? I am using Fascolor paint and yet i cant find anything that states protection against nitro.
Please help as i dont want my paint job to wash away.
Lots of questions i know - But i told you i was a newbie !!!
Thanks,
Tooned G4.

Pig

Tooned, one of the things I do is Shoe Goo the inside of the shell. I Shoe Goo around the exhaust area and the common places where nitro may splash. I also shoe goo the front edge and the other side of the vehicle. I usually do this to provide some crash protection. It'll help keep the integrity of the body during those unavoidable run-ins with other drivers or immoveable objects. It's not totally nitro proof, but provides enough for exhaust.

raving-monkey

i dont know why people use nitro blocks because my shells never seem to get effected by nitro

raving-monkey

update- went to practise today for the juniors tomorrow...after 2nd round of controll practise i was 26th out of 55 (don't laugh..i suck HAHA )

don't know what i was after the 3rd because we couldnt be bothered waiting for the final listing to come up

see how it goes tomorrow and will let you know

Kevin K

iTrader: (32)

Hey Guys I was at the I Hobby Expo this weekend in Chicago and I saw a new line of colors from Parma that are really nice. They are translucent(sp?) colors that are very sharp looking. They should be out soon according to them. They are also going to sell Liquid mask in larger amounts. So keep an eye out for that stuff.

Tommy Bergfeldt

I do always spray a last coat of Pactra Indy Silver for nitro-protection.
I have noticed that when running nitro it's pretty fine with Faskolor. But, when running Nitro IN RAIN. The paint get's real nasty after a time..

Tooned G4

Cheers guys - looks like i`ll have to do a bit of experimenting.