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Building Tips and technical articles. => Building techniques => Topic started by: Bill Little on June 08, 2006, 01:00:08 PM
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Hi All,
I cannot remember the name of the "new" line of Epoxy paints that are for our planes. I believe Mr. Rabe is using it. (??)
Someone know??
Thanks
Bill <><
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And Brett and ??
#^ http://www.klasskote.com/ #^
Also see http://www.baronpaints.co.uk/model_paints.htm for user instructions.
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Thanks Greg!
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I'd like to know how that works.
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I'd like to know how that works.
Frank,
Al has said that he has experimented with it, IIRC. He has been using Hobby Poxy forever it seems. This is a replacement for Hobby Poxy. Most fuel proof (bullet proof) paint for a model. have to be careful though, it can get heavy if you slather it on! **) **)
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I am about to test it as a clear over brodak dope.The Canadian distributor told me that alot of scale guys put it directly over dope with never a problem.I think I well try a test first but I am sure it well be fine. http://www.klasskote.ca/index.html 8)
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I did my Legacy 2 years ago and my Cardinal over a year ago with Klasskote, they are both just fine. Very durable finish. The white even stayed white with no yellowing yet. :o I WAYYYY over bought the colors in quarts. It takes very little to shoot a plane, and can be as light as dope. I should have bought pints and spent the rest on more of their thinner.
It takes a little planning to use the stuff, because you have to mix the part A color with part B hardner mix and let sit at least 30 minutes before you can add thinner to it for spraying, then you can put it in your gun. I use glass jars, and let the mix sit in a tray of warm water with the lid on for that time.
Touch up left over is only good for a day, so plan accordingly. You must clean your gun ASAP when finished spraying, as is a good habit no matter what material your shooting.
If I ever get the Avanti off the bench, it will be done in Klasskote as well.
EricV
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Hi Eric,
Do you know the reason for having to let the paint sit before thinning? That's one I didn't know.
Thanks!
Bill <><
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From the Klass Kote Site:
APPLICATION
KLASS KOTE products work ideally with conventional air-atomizing spray equipment, as well as HVLP and airless equipment. (Can also be applied with a brush or roller). Once the components are mixed and reduced, KLASS KOTE covers like most conventional finish coats. Film thickness should be built up by applying successive thin coats of paint and allowing about 20 minutes "flash off" time between coats.
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Thoroughly mix equal parts by volume of components A & B. Allow mixture to inducted/react for 30 to 40 minutes, (with occasional stirring) prior to application Always mix equal parts of epoxy and catalyst components together first -- before reducing the mixture. The amount of reducer needed depends upon ambient temperature and type of spray equipment used. For finish coat, start with 6 parts paint to 1 part KLASS KOTE Reducer. If KLASS KOTE Reducer is unavailable, use a high-grade lacquer thinner formulated to reduce epoxies.
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Check SSW Product Reviews "Klass-Kote Service" for Brett Buck's comments. He's currently painting a model and his observations are enlightening. Here's the link.
http://www.clstunt.com/htdocs/dcforum/DCForumID9/362.html
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Great replacement for Superpoxy. I have some but haven't tried it yet.
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rigarding KLASS KOTE epoxy paint or any epoxy paint if you have leftover: Add some thinner
and put in freezer. It shorld last for about 30 days or longer.
Ted y1