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Old 09-10-2007, 09:14 PM
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My paint system is a mix. I use Rustoleum Sandable auto primer first. I use it because it sands well, much better than Krylon "sandable" primer. Next, I paint with regular Krylon paint.

I use Krylon paint for several reasons. First, it dries fast. Second, the overspray does not mess up the garage floor. You can sweep and mop it up.

After applying decals, I finish with Rustoleum Crystal clear gloss. No paticular for using it, I just like it. I usually apply the clear pretty heavy, it gives a nice look. I have found that the clear is necessary to make the Krylon paint look good.

I have been finishing rockets this way for lots of years. I was once approached at a launch, where a fellow was admiring the finish on my 4" Upscale Der Red Max. He accused me of having the rocket professionally painted at a body shop. He was shocked to find out that I had painted it with spray-bombs.

This paint system works for me, I don't intend to change it. That's my .02 cents.
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Old 09-10-2007, 10:12 PM
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I've used some really old Testor's and Krylon paints with excellent results. Most recently, I used the same Krylon high heat orange paint that I did my 1/2 scale Aerobee with on my new Semroc Aerobee. The 1/2 scale Aerobee was built in 1996....11 years ago. I used some 25 year old Artillary Olive on my son's smart bomb rocket last summer (Estes kit....forgot the name). If the stuff sprays well, I'll test it on something first, then let'er rip.


I kind of have the same philosophy -- "If it spray, it OK" (apologies to the late Johnny Cochran ...)



I write the date of purchase on bottoms of cans with a Sharpie, and I also rotate them upside down and back every few months to keep them somewhat stirred. With all the formulation changes, if I find a color I like, I'll buy 4-5 cans or more to last me awhile.
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