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Builds, Repairs, Show Your Machines! => Technical Tips, Builds, and Help => Topic started by: slash1953 on April 03, 2019, 04:34:24 am

Title: Re: Tacky paint?
Post by: slash1953 on April 04, 2019, 08:01:52 am

Cheers Sandy,it worked!! Now for some lining.....
Catch up soon?
Terry

Title: Re: Tacky paint?
Post by: SandyC on April 03, 2019, 05:05:46 am

Hi Terry,

Some of the Plasti-kote high heat paints require curing at elevated temperatures.

Try putting the sprayed item in the oven at around 100-120 degC for an hour.

Good luck.

Sandy.

Title: Tacky paint?
Post by: slash1953 on April 03, 2019, 04:34:24 am

Hi,Ive sprayed a smokebox with plasticoat heat shield paint but it stays tacky? This the second attempt now.
Ive cleaned it thoroughly and degreased it but still doesnt dry. any ideas what Im doing wrong please?
Thanks