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Posted: 4/12/2014 6:27:33 AM EDT
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I apologize if this has been talked about before. everytime I use the search function it doesn't return anything so feel free to link similiar threads to me.
Thinking about trying cerakote/durcoat for the first time but wanted to get some practice in. What are good cheap materials that I can practice on to at least get a feel for it? Something that might require similar prep and the like? Thanks guys |
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The cerakote is the $$ of the practice
I would start with anything clean laying around and get some cheap paint and thin it down real good...just practice with the gun so no runs etc...and still get good coverage in the nook and crannies Good luck, you can spray anything, work on gun control and then move on to the high dollar media |
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The cerakote is the $$ of the practice I would start with anything clean laying around and get some cheap paint and thin it down real good...just practice with the gun so no runs etc...and still get good coverage in the nook and crannies Good luck, you can spray anything, work on gun control and then move on to the high dollar media Acetone is a bigger cost for me, but I'm a clean freak. |
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The cerakote is the $$ of the practice I would start with anything clean laying around and get some cheap paint and thin it down real good...just practice with the gun so no runs etc...and still get good coverage in the nook and crannies Good luck, you can spray anything, work on gun control and then move on to the high dollar media Acetone is a bigger cost for me, but I'm a clean freak. This. I'm just a hobbyist, but my OCD need for clean acetone is expensive. |
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The cerakote is the $$ of the practice I would start with anything clean laying around and get some cheap paint and thin it down real good...just practice with the gun so no runs etc...and still get good coverage in the nook and crannies Good luck, you can spray anything, work on gun control and then move on to the high dollar media Great idea on cheap paint. What ratio would I thin it out to? Also, dirty acetone would do what? |
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Any oils removed that turned the acetone "dirty" would be put back on, so surface would be dirty again, fisheyes and other surface imperfections will be the ugly out come
For me and the small amounts I will do, I will use brake cleaner for prep....I have never done this before so please take what I say as general painting tips Some folks say acetone some xylene and others napthane (sp) and brake cleaner, for me this is cheaper at .99 a can don't use mineral spirits it will not leave a clean evaporated surface like the others, you do not want anything to evaporate under the paint when it is heated As for thinning, I am planning to start whit rustoleum thinned like people do when painting cars(check YouTube) Also will compare to "drips per second" that cerakote recomends |
| I won't be doing large amounts either so brake cleaner should work great for me as well. I have an air compressor and a nice shed for me to do my work. I love embarking on projects so while building guns this seems like a great next step. I will research 'drips per second' to understand what it is (sounds obvious though). I'll just have to find anything and everything to around the house to paint. Mailbox is looking a little weathered ;) |
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