Let's talk about New Krylon for Plastics

[Rhett J Martin]

I've doing doing a few Ghostbuster buildpus ove rhte last few weeks, and have been doing an filling with Bondo.
I just switched from the Last of my Duplicolor to new Krylon. I like the sheen it has, and it works great for proton packs.

I've started to notice 'wet' areas on the paint job, and thought that I may have had a bad casting and that the resin was weeping. This was not the case, and on every spot, bondo was used, sanded, cleaned and then primed and painted. both primer and paint are Krylon.

I beleive that this is because the new formula doesn't get along chemically with the bondo.

Just thought I'd give a heads up. Other than this problem, I'm in love with the new colors. Definatly more vibrant!

Anyone else have this happen?

 

[TheSt.LouisKid]

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I have wiped down with alchohol, primered, painted, and acrylic coated with Krylon for years with sucess. I bought a resin kit from a fellow board member who has had plenty of experience and found that the kit still had a very slighty tacky feel for months.

I have also found that the acrylic gloss clear will dry dull and with a haze when used in the humidity.

 

[exoray]

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I have been using Krylon H20 primer when I use a rattle can, I find it seals better and has less reactivity with top coats and/or existing surfaces, then many of the new EPA friendly formulas coming out... If I'm spraying I use a urethane 2K primer, and it's a whole new world of goodness...

If you are having issues sealing the Bondo it's probably because of poor and incomplete mixing technique or not letting it fully cure, dry and de-gas long enough before painting...

That or your humidity levels are too high, bondo is like a sponge if humidity is high it will soak up water and can cause bonding issues this is where a latex primer like the Krylon H20 will help drastically...

 

[Rhett J Martin]

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I was thinking about the humidity lately, but I've got the dehumidifier running inbetween paintings . . .weird. Maybe there WAS jut a bit too much in the room.

Thanks for the info! You guys are always a huge help!

 

[Gojira61]

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I'm not too far from you a bit further north in Brunswick and I know the humidity around here has been bad enough to make me hold off on a painting project.

 

[eimb1999]

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I've been having nothing but trouble with the new Krylon paint.

I wrote to Krylon and they told me that the reason they changed their paint from the superior cellulose or laquer base to the new inferior and troublesome alkyd base is because of new EPA regulations that recently went into effect..

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So, from now on, I'll not be using the new Krylon paint anymore (I've been scouring the stores and collecting what's left of the older stuff) so when my current stock runs out, I'll be using the Canadian Tire brand of automotive laquers. Three times the price, but at least it works, and you can re-coat any time.

I've been told that sometimes you can still buy the older laquer based paint at industrial supply outlets, but I've not seen it in my area.

 

[gjustis]

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Hellz yeah! Screw the environment; gimme some sweet paintz!!!

Fabulous and totally appropriate. Thumbs WAY up.

 

[tim]

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Hellz yeah! Screw the environment; gimme some sweet paintz!!!

Fabulous and totally appropriate. Thumbs WAY up.

And I thought Stephen Harper was conservative!

 

[AnubisGuard]

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Hellz yeah! Screw the environment; gimme some sweet paintz!!!

Fabulous and totally appropriate. Thumbs WAY up.

Yes. Who needs a stable, healthy planet for everyone to live on? We need smooth paint a little easier! Thank you, thank you, sir, for having your priorities straight.


:rolleyes

 

[Smiling Demon]

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I have also found that the acrylic gloss clear will dry dull and with a haze when used in the humidity.

:confused :confused Now I know the solution to the problem I am having!!!

 

[GuntahKela]

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I've been using this new Krylon paint, too, and I've noticed the lack or quality.

Other than some fish-eyes on the paint, I've got no mayor troubles, as long as I spray in layers.

I use Rust Oleum automotive primer. It stinks like hell and takes 24 hours to fully dry, but the seal is incredible and it gives a plastic surface after wet-sanded. It works on my resin parts and parts covered with bondo and my other body fillers.

 

[eimb1999]

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Yes. Who needs a stable, healthy planet for everyone to live on? We need smooth paint a little easier! Thank you, thank you, sir, for having your priorities straight.


:rolleyes

Wow. Are you really stupid enough to think a few cans of paint will destroy the Earth? Wake the hell up people. It's all political. It's so a bunch of policy wonks can look like heroes in the eyes of morons.

 

[eimb1999]

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And I thought Stephen Harper was conservative!

What the hell does Stephen Harper have to do with it?

 

[dr_slurpee]

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Wow. Are you really stupid enough to think a few cans of paint will destroy the Earth? Wake the hell up people. It's all political. It's so a bunch of policy wonks can look like heroes in the eyes of morons.

That argument is silly at best, it wouldn't be a few cans of paint, it would be hundreds of thousands every year. By your logic nothing should ever be banned or limited help reduce possible impact...all because it's more convenient for you. A few lead pipes and a little lead in paint won't kill anyone!

 

[tim]

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Wow. Are you really stupid enough to think a few cans of paint will destroy the Earth? Wake the hell up people. It's all political. It's so a bunch of policy wonks can look like heroes in the eyes of morons.

If by "a few cans" you mean continued production of millions, then yes.

 

[eimb1999]

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That argument is silly at best, it wouldn't be a few cans of paint, it would be hundreds of thousands every year. By your logic nothing should ever be banned or limited help reduce possible impact...all because it's more convenient for you. A few lead pipes and a little lead in paint won't kill anyone!

One of these days, they're gonna take away a freedom YOU like and rob you blind under the guise of "saving the earth" and you'll just sit there and happily stick your head in the sand and say it's justified.

Then I'll sit here and laugh my head off at you.

Oh, and by the way, a few lead pipes and a little lead in the paint DIDN'T kill anyone.

 

[gjustis]

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Yes. Who needs a stable, healthy planet for everyone to live on? We need smooth paint a little easier! Thank you, thank you, sir, for having your priorities straight.

:rolleyes

Wait...just to check, you know my comment was all dripping, vapid sarcasm, right?

I tried to lay it on REEEALLY thick... :lol

One of these days, they're gonna take away a freedom YOU like and rob you blind under the guise of "saving the earth" and you'll just sit there and happily stick your head in the sand and say it's justified.

Then I'll sit here and laugh my head off at you.

Oh, and by the way, a few lead pipes and a little lead in the paint DIDN'T kill anyone.

Whew. Duuuuuuuuuude. You've just got absolutely no idea.
I've not the words.

 

[tim]

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Oh, and by the way, a few lead pipes and a little lead in the paint DIDN'T kill anyone.

Now that's sticking one's head in the sand. :unsure

 

[DL 44 Blaster]

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I've noticed an increasing amount of dissatisfaction from consumers with Krylon paints. Not sure of the cause, just a trend I've been hearing.


I've always stuck with Rustoleum products over the years due to its continued and proven success for me. I like the lacquer paints and the fast drying primer for fantastic results. Their "industrial" line is practically indestructible.


Too bad that Plasti-Cote can't be bought at and major retail outlets any more as I was in love with that stuff. Best primer I've ever used and the paint went on fantastic for light coats.

 

[Rhett J Martin]

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I just recently discovered a huge cahce of Plasticote at my local TSC, so to say I'm estatic is a groos understatment!!