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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Bootlegger on August 04, 2008, 05:19:54 AM
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:! Mornin guy's I am looking to clear my new model with Klass Kote clear epoxy and need all the infi that I can get.
What thinner do I need to thin it, to clean up my paint gun, how does humidity affect it and all other info that ya'll can supply.
It is going over Buterate dope that has cured for about 2 weeks, if it needs longer cure time I'll do that too.....
Thanks a lot for the help..
Oh, what pressure do I need to spray it also? As I said any info that ya'll can supply... #^
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First, I'd suggest that you call Klasskote to ask these questions. They are very willing to spend time (and your
nickel dime) to answer all concerns you may have. You should have received some data sheets along with your order that answer most of these questions. (612) 243-1234
I spoke with Klasskote regarding these questions a few months ago. The responses were:
Non-Klasskote thinner may be used for thinning the paints, but the KK-branded thinner is preferred. Any good lacquer thinner may be used for cleaning equipment (guns, brushes, whatever).
2 weeks may be long enough for butyrate to outgas, but they recommend 1 month. The cure really needs to be complete. (That's one reason why I chose to use only Nitrate for the substrate.)
Spraying pressure depends more on the type of gun than on the paint, which you can always thin to meet the needs of the situation. In general, use the smallest amount of thinner that will give you complete atomization at the lowest pressure. This will require some experimentation (and a bunch of plain cardboard for targets). In other words; you must have complete atomization, and then juggle pressure and the viscosity of the paint as necessary.
They strongly urge that a good finish is accomplished at the smallest weight gain, with: first a light mist coat; and then a "wet" coat 2 - 24 hours later.
If you call Klasskote and get different answers, I'd really appreciate knowing just what they were . . .
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Ted Winterman uses this system. His airplanes are in the ultra light category. Finished well. He has a unique way to do things. He is on this forum and would be the best person I know of to answer all questions for this product. Bar none!
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I take my cue from Windy, who uses ONLY Brodak paints, start to finish. Now, Windy certainly knows what he's doing. I've had just too many bad experiences mixing brands/types of paints. Some combos work and others don't (I haven't found the bullet-proof method).
Floyd in OR
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#^ Fellow's I knew that I'd get the right answers here..Thanks a lot... ~^