Krylon Fusion/other fusion paints

[Risu]

OK, I've never used the stuff, but it's my understanding that Krylon Fusion spray paint actually becomes part of any plastic or rubber object it's sprayed on and not just a top coat that can be scratch off easily, is that true? And if so, are there any fusion paints that can be painted on with a brush? I've got something I want to use the stuff on, a rubber shoe sole, but I'm really bad at masking and it'll be nearly impossible to do it where I need to paint.

 

[Rusty85]

Well, I've used Krylon Fushion several times. I used it on a 55 Gallon plastic barrel that I turned into the Zombie Canister. I know before I had time to let it cure it bumped into the doorway and chipped. But like I said that was only 5 minutes after I painted it.

The other night I had to jam my cell phone charger into the outlet that the barrel was blocking. I looked afterward and didn't see and paint scratched off, so that's a good sign.

I also used it on my Proton Pack as a base coat. So far I haven't had any problems with it though. I didn't try and do any purposeful damage to it, but I'm sure that any paint that says it bonds on a Molecular level does something extra than normal spray paint, lol. That's enough for me.

As far as your other question I've never seen it offered in any type where you can brush it on. Hope this helps!

 

[cboath]

I don't know how well this'll answer it, but...

I used it on a dimmer switch in the kitchen. (It's REALLY hard to find a black dimmer switch for the type of switch it is.) Anyhow, from daily use of pushing it up and down, it began chipping off or wearing off after 2 years or so.

On a shoe, I can't say how long it'd last. I've not heard of a non-spray version either.

 

[zookone]

You can heavily spray the fusion paint to a cup and then brush it on. I've done this to touch up stuff using regular spray paint. The paint will start to dry really fast though

 

[Risu]

Hm. Thanks for the feedback guys. It's for my Mal Reynolds boots, so the paint will only go around the outside and itsn't on the part of the shoe that regularly touches the ground. The most damage it'll receive would be from kicking stairs and th boots scraping past each other. I guess I'll just try my hardest to mask them properly. If anybody has tips for masking around curves, I could really use them.

 

[robn1]

Have you considered Duplicolor's Vinyl paint? It might be a better option for boot soles.

...If anybody has tips for masking around curves, I could really use them.

Use a flexible masking tape made to follow compound curves.

 

[Risu]

The vinyl stuff looks like a pretty good option, too.

By flexible masking tape do you mean the blue painters tape, or is their something better?

 

[robn1]

By flexible masking tape do you mean the blue painters tape, or is their something better?

I don't remember the brand or exactly what it was called, but I used it a few years ago. It's beige colored and very flexible, it's not the usual paper backed tape. It can bend over compound curves without wrinkling up. I want to say I got it at Walmart but I'm not sure, it could have been a hardware store.

But the regular blue tape should work on the boots. You may need to overlap several short pieces to get around the curves.

 

[lou3433]

The vinyl stuff looks like a pretty good option, too.

By flexible masking tape do you mean the blue painters tape, or is their something better?

I usually use 3M black electrical tape instead of painters tape. I'm not sure how it will work on a boot though.

 

[Risu]

And if I were to use the krylon fusion on rubber electrical tape, that whole situation might get pretty messy.

 

[Littlemuseum]

Hi! Did Krylon fusion work well for your rubber shoe sole? I am planning to use krylon fusion on urethane rubber but I dont seem to be able to find a sure answer. Cheers!

 

[Risu]

It was ok, but it didn't "bond with" it like I was expecting. I've used it on some plastic stuff as well and it really doesn't work that way. Probably better than regular paint, just not perfect.

 

[ranallace]

fusion takes forever to cure and fingerprints very easily - give it a week to cure before handling , i messed up my tie pilot helmet thay way

 

[Luke0312]

Old thread I know, but for anyone else wondering I highly reccomend SEM vinyl dye, comes in a rattle can. I've only seen it at auto body supply shops. I've used it on leather barstools and several years later still hasn't came off or transferred to clothes despite daily use. Don't know how well it would work on urethane rubber though, might want to google it and check applications.