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Paint Jobs
Paint jobs are decorative application of paint to a surface. Some of the popular paint jobs are flames and custom colors on cars and motorcycles, using various techniques such as pearl painting and candy painting.
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What is better polyurethane or acrylic urethane car paint?
Beside the chemisty involved, probably the most important difference to you is that oil based paints require a solvent such as mineral spirits (paint thinner) for clean up while acrylic paints only require water. Generally, an acrylic or latex water based paint is going to be easier for you to work with.
Can you paint over a waxed finish?
Never. The paint will not adhere properly to a waxed finish. You may get products from your local jobber that will help remove wax and properly prep the surface before painting. They are an excellent investment
No- it doesn't have. The basic car paint ingredients are: made up of paint pigments, binders and paint solvents.
Slop on some paint remover. Make sure the concrete is completely dry first so that the paint remover can have some time to work before getting wet. Let it sit for the recommended time then use the spray washer again. Answer Another option is sandblasting which is the method used in most municipalities to remove graffiti from bridges, buildings and so forth.
Also any paint brush cleaner will work (found at local handy store). This past weekend I was spray painting a picture frame and I got a large amount of silver spray paint on my drive way. I just poured it on the spots and scrubbed lightly with an old rag. Once pouring it on, you will immediately see it washing away. Once finished scrubbing, and the spray paint is all gone, just wash it all away with your hose. Make sure not to get any on your skin. Paint brush cleaner is equivalent to lighter fluid if in contact with skin. Paint brush cleaner will also catch on fire, so make sue not to have any flames around the area of cause.
Will any kind of paint adhere to tar?
I would say only oil based since tar its self is oil based about you cannot paint latex on top of oil. Principles of Art 101.
How does electrostatic spray painting work?
Magnetisum is the key word, they charge the paint using magnesus.
electro...meanint electric. the paint particles are charged positively and the object being painted are negetively charged. opposites attract.
Why does paint smell long after paint job was finished?
Well it really depends on the type of paint. See there are paints that are low VOC (low Volatile Organic Compounds) these are the ingredients that cause paint to smell. More oil based paints tend to off gas "stink" while the VOC compounds are curing, thus the long lasting smell. Low VOC pains tend not to smell so bad because of the formulation of the paint, less compounds that need to cure during the drying process.
How long do you have to paint after primer?
The average tie between coats of paint is probably about two hours, but this can vary tremendously. Factors can include whether or not the area is ventilated, the temperature or humidity, and even the type of paint.
How do you take spray paint off of an aluminum trailer?
You can scrape or sand the paint off, but that may scratch the aluminun finish. Your best bet is to use a commercial graffiti remover such as Goof-off or So-Safe. These products dissolve the paint so you can just wipe it off. Good luck.
Can you paint your whole car with spray paint?
It is better to dye the top rather than painting. Otherwise cripping and cracking will occur. Also it is better to paint from a lighter color to dark (ex. white top to black).
How do you repaint a steel security door?
You'll need to remove all rust, either sanding it off or use a sandblaster to remove all of the rust. Then, when all of the rusted metal is sanded or sandblasted clean, use 220 wet/dry sandpaper on any remaining paint to remove any glazing of the old paint. DO NOT ALLOW ANY LOOSE PAINT TO STAY ON THE METAL. Then, use an "etching primer" to stabilize any rust that you may have missed. Even if you get it pretty clean and can't see any rust, there will be some left behind that you will miss so the etching primer is pretty helpful. After it's primed, sand it smooth, making sure that you don't sand through to bare metal. Then spray it with a good quality oil based enamel or catalyzed paint, possibly even a high quality automotive grade paint.
Primer should not be used as a top coat on most surfaces. The purpose of primers is to give a good base or tooth for the top coat, this means it will attract dirt, fingerprints and such more readily than a good quality top coat. The only place a primer is sometimes used as a top coat is as a cheap ceiling paint.
Difference between pearlescent and iridescent paint?
Hi there I was looking for the answer to the same question and came across this. Pearlescent has teeny weeny glass beads added to the paint, this caused weird light refraction hence you get a multicoloured paint effect (depending on which angle you view it from). Metallic has teeny weeny bits of reflective "stuff" added to the paint, hence light bounces off the relective surface.
They also stated that pearlescent it is best used in lighter colours.
What type of paint is best for metal?
Any quality exterior paint. Do prime first however. Rustoleum makes a high visibility spray paint that might also be of interest to you. It can be purchased in the paint department of most Home Depots.
Can you clear coat over primer and not use a color coat when painting a vehicle?
Though it is possible to get clear coat to adhere to primer, there are a couple of reasons this is a bad idea. The first and foremost reason is that the primers main job is corrosion protection, coupled with a chemical and mechanical foundation coat for basecoat or color coat in a single stage system, it is not designed to be clear coated. The chemical bond between primer and clear coat would be very weak. Base coat paints have modifications in the resins to allow them to adhere to the primers, and still give the clear coat the proper foundation for it to adhere to, while flowing out in the wet look finish it is designed to have. Also, most of the primer jobs you see running around will have sun faded areas, as well as bleaching in short order. If you want the flat primer look, but have a job that will last, prime the vehicle, base coat it in the gray color you want, but clear coat it with one of the prepackage flat clear coats that are available. The resulting job looks like it is "just primer" but has all the chemical and physical protection of a traditional clear coat job, just not the gloss.
Can you spray lacquer paint over clear coat?
Yes but it will crack and turn brittle with wear. If you need to have some protection for the sneaker, try using a flexible arylic product like Deco-Art. It is a clear protective product commonly found in the craft section. An alternative is to Scotch Gard the sneaker. This will help keep the sneaker design cleaner longer.
It is usually the responsibility of the homeowner if a person pulls into a driveway and runs over a bicycle. The homeowner's insurance might also pay for this accident. It might be the driver's fault if the bicycle was not in the driveway at the time or the driver was drinking.
How should you 'break-in' a new car?
You should start off treating the engine very gently i.e. gentle revs and never more than 1/4 throttle. Over time you gradually use more revs and more throttle until you eventually end up using the full range of the engine. It is important to eventually end up using all the power and rev range to wear harden various parts. It is also important that you do not keep to a single continuous speed or gear but vary your speed quite a bit during this time (a long highway journey is NOT a good break in if you just sit in top gear at a continuous speed). This is because things are still hardening up and you can wear a groove into them.
Modern engines break in relatively quickly, often 1000km, older designs took longer as the tolerances were not as precise. The first oil change is often a lot sooner than later ones as during break in rough edges from manufacturing will be worn off and end up in the oil.
Here is more advice from various contributors:
- Drive it gently. General rule is not to exceed 3000 - 3500 rpm. for the first 500 miles. It is also a good idea to be kind to it for the first 2000 miles.
- "Breaking in" your cars engine is an old myth, it is also bull. Rule #1 if you want your engine to last a long time, treat it gentle all the time, not just for the first 1000km.
- Break in is important. All engine bearings and cylinders, etc. must wear evenly and proper. Also, piston rings need to seat. Have you ever seen a new engine burn oil until it breaks in? Some piston ring take up to 5000 miles to fully seat or wear evenly to cylinder bore. Not following proper break in procedures could result in premature engine/parts failure.
- This depends whether you purchase or lease a car. With a purchase you should break a car in for the reasons and using the methods described before, ignoring the one comment about it being bull. If the vehicle is a lease you may skip the break-in period if you so wish. Since not breaking-in a car may result in improper wear of parts, or even engine failure, during the warranty period it will be covered, and a leased car will be returned to the dealer before the warranty period expires.
- You shouldn't just break-in your car if you are buying it. Even if you are leasing it you should. Do the next guy a favor. A very inconsiderate answer man. Besides some people lease it and then decide they like it and want to buy it, so I say, you should break it in anyway. No matter what.
- If you research on how to break-in a new engine on the web, most sites will tell you a procedure to break-in the piston rings (the only thing that matters).
- The proper way to break in an engine is to drive at 30 mph and accelerate to 50 mph. Do this to break in the engine the proper way. Do this the first 3000 miles or so.
- Manufactures are making engines with much higher tolerances today. Where cylinder clearances used to be in the thousands of an inch, now its in the ten thousands. Bores are rounder and straighter. There is know reason to baby a newer engine, it will actually hurt. You need cylinder pressure to drive the rings out onto the bore, which actually shaves the bore into a perfect fit. By babying it the rings will only rub and burnish the surface leaving a less then Ideal finish. So ... keep the revs below 4000 the first 300 miles, then drive it ... accelerate with meaning for the next 2500 miles and your all set. This is how all High Performance engines are broken in, and all engines today can be considered a high performance engine since they pull more power out then there predecessors ever did.
- Most modern car engines are broken in at the factory, before assembly. Therefore the old tradition of breaking in a new car doesn't apply anymore. Just drive as you normally would drive and treat the car the way you would treat anything else of value.
To find the exact paint color for a 2004 F350 Powerstroke Diesel Crew Cab, the best way is to look up the paint code associated with the vehicle's VIN number. The VIN can be found on the driver's side of the vehicle, either on the dashboard or the doorjamb. With this information, you can use a color code lookup tool to find the exact paint color that matches your vehicle.
In addition to finding the exact paint color, it is important to use the right type of touch up paint to ensure a proper repair. Touch up paint is typically available in three different types: brush-in paint, pen-style paint, and aerosol spray paint. Brush-in paint is the most common type and is best for larger areas of damage, while pen-style and aerosol spray paint are better for small chips and scratches. When choosing a touch up paint, make sure to select one that is designed for automotive use and is an exact match for your vehicle's paint color.
