Rub n Buff question

[rhboyd]

I've used some Silver Leaf rub n buff on a kit I'm making, but the darn stuff doesn't seem to be curing. Every time I pick it up, some of the silver comes off on my hands. Is this just the way it is? Do I need to seal it?. Am I not rub n buffing enough?. I diluted it with paint thinner to brush on, and it looks fab-o... I just can't touch it.

If anyone had any advice, I'd be grateful.

cheers,
-r.

 

[Invicta]

What surface is it going onto i.e. matt paint/primer or a semi gloss/gloss surface? Also is there a chance you over thinned it? thus diluting the bonging agent too much.

I recently used some antique gold thinned down and it took a few hours to cure but was fine after that.

I don't think sealing an unstable surface will help. although I could be wrong.

 

[foxbatkllr]

Rub n Buff is a wax and meant to be buffed out. If you try to seal it, you will ruin the finish.

 

[rhboyd]

I figured as much about the sealant... I applied it over a primered surface... which is supposed to be ok for either acrylic or enamel. The acrylics I've put down in other areas are fine... but the R+B is killing me. I buffed it, and it looks awesome... but it's forever leaving silver on my hands... wonder if it's too old....

thanks for the help.

-r.

 

[RickDTM]

If you want to seal it, you can airbrush some Future floor wax over the top which won't bother the R&B.

Straight outta the bottle. No need to thin it.

 

[rhboyd]

cool.. thanks for the tip.
-r.