Handy tip for rattle can paint curing
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Handy tip for rattle can paint curing
Just rebuilt the PS pump on the 78 and wanted to paint everything. Had to use rattle cans, I dont have proper paint equipment.
When Ive done so in the past, usually the paint doesnt harden and last very long.
This time, the parts were cleaned very carefully with both degreaser and solvent and DRIED first, then painted, then allowed to CURE.... on top of a household DEHUMIDIFIER.
It worked PERFECTLY!
The discharge air from the dehumidifier is 90-100 * F and very dry. The painted surfaces came out "hard" enough that my finger didn't stick when dragged across the paint.
The parts were cured on the dehumidifier for a day, resprayed and dried another day.
For larger parts or panels, might put the dehumidifier unit in a make-shift plastic tent to keep moist air out. The dehumidifier wont run for very long so a small heater might help.
Picture of painted parts in the General forum under the K5 1978 Saginaw PS pump rebuild:
https://blazerforum.com/forum/full-s...-notes-102213/
When Ive done so in the past, usually the paint doesnt harden and last very long.
This time, the parts were cleaned very carefully with both degreaser and solvent and DRIED first, then painted, then allowed to CURE.... on top of a household DEHUMIDIFIER.
It worked PERFECTLY!
The discharge air from the dehumidifier is 90-100 * F and very dry. The painted surfaces came out "hard" enough that my finger didn't stick when dragged across the paint.
The parts were cured on the dehumidifier for a day, resprayed and dried another day.
For larger parts or panels, might put the dehumidifier unit in a make-shift plastic tent to keep moist air out. The dehumidifier wont run for very long so a small heater might help.
Picture of painted parts in the General forum under the K5 1978 Saginaw PS pump rebuild:
https://blazerforum.com/forum/full-s...-notes-102213/
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