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Post by Bernard Kron on Sept 3, 2016 12:57:02 GMT -5
Well that's changing a negative into a positive! Looks good that way. Have you tried using a food dehydrator to dry your parts? Thanks. Yes I have and it does speed things up. It does create it's own set of issues, like where to do it given the fumes given off, and how to handle the wet-painted model as you put it in the dehydrator, as well as proper tempratures, but I pretty much figured all that out and it helps here in the damp and cool PNW. But the problem is more recent and dates from two things, the Federally required change in paint formulations and my introduction of the MirrorGlaze #9 into my polishing routine. The two overlapped somewhat with the lines being blurred by older cans of paint I used along the way. I'm pretty convinced that the MirrorGlaze is the key, but that the change in paint formulations contributed as well. The paint just doesn't dry completely once I polish it with the MirrorGlaze. It's not sticky, but just soft enough to tale fingerprints as I grip it. It will eventually harden but it takes literally months to do it! With my next project I'll do a more controlled experiment to make sure I'm right on this.... |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Sept 3, 2016 13:54:02 GMT -5
Well that's changing a negative into a positive! Looks good that way. Have you tried using a food dehydrator to dry your parts? Thanks. Yes I have and it does speed things up. It does create it's own set of issues, like where to do it given the fumes given off, and how to handle the wet-painted model as you put it in the dehydrator, as well as proper tempratures, but I pretty much figured all that out and it helps here in the damp and cool PNW. But the problem is more recent and dates from two things, the Federally required change in paint formulations and my introduction of the MirrorGlaze #9 into my polishing routine. The two overlapped somewhat with the lines being blurred by older cans of paint I used along the way. I'm pretty convinced that the MirrorGlaze is the key, but that the change in paint formulations contributed as well. The paint just doesn't dry completely once I polish it with the MirrorGlaze. It's not sticky, but just soft enough to tale fingerprints as I grip it. It will eventually harden but it takes literally months to do it! With my next project I'll do a more controlled experiment to make sure I'm right on this.... Hmmmmm. OK I'm intrigued now as well. I don't use Mequiar's products neither on my 1:1s or models. I live in very hot & humid climate and they tend to streak badly so I stay away however I do have several bottles on the shelf from previous experiments. The Mirror Glaze #9 is a swirl remover so I'd say it has a mildly aggressive cut. I read somewhere that some of that stuff is petroleum based and that could have caused some of your issues, kind of like rubbing the paint with a mild nail polish remover. Anyway keep us updated on your progress. Good luck! |
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Post by Bernard Kron on Sept 7, 2016 23:27:18 GMT -5
This project has bitten hard all the way through, with paint problems which changed the whole direction of the build, and then, during final assembly, the usual problems with tiny parts lost to the carpet monster and last minute fabrication challenges. But switching to a post-war dry lakes racer from a street machine was a good call and today, as I wrapped things up, the ”look and feel” suddenly all came together. Huge sigh of relief! Here’s a teaser shot before I post the final pics tomorrow after I gather my thoughts and sit down for a serious photo session. Thanx to all for following along, B.  |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Sept 12, 2016 16:13:58 GMT -5
Wow! Good picture! I like the way you did that. Again, thanks for taking us along on this build journey.
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