Nelson hobby paint

[Scott Smith]

My experience has been 20% doesn't touch it with the crosslinker added.
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  From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On
Behalf Of Wayne Galligan
  Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 6:25 PM
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  Subject: Re: Nelson hobby paint


  How fuel proof is it?

  WG

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Dick Smith
    To: discussion at nsrca.org
    Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 1:10 PM
    Subject: Re: Nelson hobby paint



    Just finished a GP SR-9 using Nelson's paint for the first time (a big
risk I first thought). Was going to spray it but was intrigued by his other
suggested method of applying - a foam brush. So, I put away the compressor
and gun decided to try the foam brush technique.

    Following his (written) instructions I found the foam brush technique
very satisfactory and with minimal brush marks. Each coat can be applied
after the preceeding coat has dried about 15 min. (the thinned paint drys
quickly). I applied seven coats of my base color and it came out great.

    Trim colors (over the base) should be applied within about 4 hours.of
the last base coat; applying trim paint after this time requires you very
lightly sand the color over which you are painting. Brush marks are minimal;
they seem dependent on the paint/water mix but are minimal once you
determine this. Nelson's primer is an epoxy type paint which is easy to use,
drys well and is easy to sand (simiar to the old K&B). I liked it. Clean up
of both paints is easy - water.

    I did not encounter any major problem when masking (i.e. paint lifting,
etc). If correctly done it should not occur.  Only once did I notice a
slight lift on one part I masked and painted (I forgot to lightly sand the
under color paint as   mentioned in the instructions ;-))

    Bottom line: I liked the paint...and so does my wife (i.e.no smell)!
User friendly.
    Suggestion: Contact Nelson directly and request a copy of his written
instructions before buying any paint.

    Hope this helps...

    - Dick
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