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No, on high heat guns as they vaporize the lead into toxic, fumes. A low heat Speedheater™ infrared paint remover does not. Chemicals make the paint waste hard to contain for safe disposal; dry sanding, dry scraping, and mechanically shaving require HEPA vacuums to entirely collect the toxic paint dust.
Submitted by Catherine Brooks, Eco-Strip
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Should you use oil based paint on kitchen cabinets?
Oil based paints will give the best results. They offer a smoother finish that will be tougher than water based paints.
What do you use for primer between oil based paint and latex?
Oil based primer is the best bridge between oil and latex paints. If oil based paints are not available in your area, a high adhesion acrylic primer over a well prepared surface will also work.
Is porter paint good paint?
Porter Paint has a full range of paints and coatings. They range from construction grade paints that are designed with price in mind up to high end premium paints that use the very best binders, pigments and mildewcides. They are sure to have a quality paint in your price range whether you are on a budget or are wanting the best of the best.
Can you use poster paint on styrofoam?
Water based paints or acrylic craft paints are the best to use on Styrofoam. Water based paints, specifically poster paints, work well with younger kids as they can get a really good and thick coverage of paint on the polystyrene shape.
Can you use any paint on metal?
No, there are some paints, like many water-based paints, that will not block air and moisture and can not be used on metal . Most solvent based paints, like an alkyd or lacquer, over a proper primer, direct to metal water-based acrylics and multi-part epoxies and urethanes can be used over metal successfully.
What type of paints work best on smooth surfaces?
The best paint to use for smooth surfaces is a latex based paints especially for a lighter color paint. Oil based paints can also be used and provide a very nice finish when dried for darker color paints.
What is the best primer for oil-based paint?
The best primer for oil-based paint is a shellac-based primer. Shellac primers provide excellent adhesion and stain-blocking properties for oil-based paints.
What are the best outdoor paint options for plastic surfaces?
The best outdoor paint options for plastic surfaces are acrylic-based paints or specially formulated plastic paints. These paints adhere well to plastic, are weather-resistant, and provide long-lasting color and protection.
What brush to use with oil paint?
Natural bristle brushes are best when working with oil based paints.
What kind of paint do you use on concrete fountains?
Both the water based paints and the oil based paints can be used on the concrete fountains. However, the oil-based pains are the best as they cannot be washed easily unlike the water based paints.
What is the best paint to use for damp wood surfaces?
The best paint to use for damp wood surfaces is an oil-based or acrylic latex paint that is specifically designed for use on damp or moist surfaces. These types of paints have better adhesion and durability on damp wood compared to traditional paints.
Should you use oil based paint on kitchen cabinets?
Oil based paints will give the best results. They offer a smoother finish that will be tougher than water based paints.
What do you use for primer between oil based paint and latex?
Oil based primer is the best bridge between oil and latex paints. If oil based paints are not available in your area, a high adhesion acrylic primer over a well prepared surface will also work.
What is the Best and cheapest for thinning and cleaning latex paint?
Most latex paints are water based, and can be thinned and cleaned with the same. Refer to the can labeling for specific instructions for the paint you are using.
What chemical best removes car paint?
aircraft stripper you can get it almost anywhere
Is porter paint good paint?
Porter Paint has a full range of paints and coatings. They range from construction grade paints that are designed with price in mind up to high end premium paints that use the very best binders, pigments and mildewcides. They are sure to have a quality paint in your price range whether you are on a budget or are wanting the best of the best.
Can you paint guitar pickups?
Yes you can. Just make sure that you don't paint the magnets. Best paints for this job are Model and Acryllic Car Paints.
