[NSRCA-discussion] Nelson Hobby Paint

[John Gayer]

Scott and John,
Thanks for the feedback. I'll give it a try
John

John Pavlick wrote:

> I've used it too. I like it for all the reasons Scott described and I 
> also noticed the issue with the gloss. I wet sand the clear with 400 
> then 1200 followed by coarse and fine compound then Liquid Glass wax. 
> It's OK but not what I would call a "wet" look. I haven't tried just 
> shooting a final coat of clear and leaving it alone. That might be the 
> trick.
>  
> John Pavlick
> http://www.idseng.com
>  
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Scott Smith <mailto:js.smith at verizon.net>
>     *To:* 'NSRCA Mailing List' <mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>     *Sent:* Saturday, September 01, 2007 5:45 AM
>     *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Nelson Hobby Paint
>
>     I've done four 2 meter planes with this paint.  As for durability,
>     it is a VERY tough finish.  (It took me days to sand the finish
>     off a recycled canopy!)  Use the cross linker and you will not
>     have any problems with fuel.
>
>      
>
>     The weight is very light, but that all depends on the painter. 
>
>      
>
>     One thing you can't do is "600 wet sand" the base.  The paint
>     bonds mechanically and so it needs some 'tooth' to adhere to. 
>     (That info is in the instructions, do read them!) 
>
>      
>
>     Clean up is a breeze and there's no odor while spraying.  The
>     primer works very well and sands easily once cured (allow a couple
>     days.) 
>
>      
>
>     All in all, lot's of advantages.  Only one drawback that I
>     saw...it's a very dull finish (even with several coats of the
>     clear gloss.)  The paint is so tough that hand buffing has little
>     affect.
>
>      
>
>     BTY, the paint is repackaged from System Three so more info can be
>     found at www.systemthree.com (Looks like they just came out with a
>     new high gloss product!)     
>
>      
>
>     * From: * nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
>     [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] *On Behalf Of
>     *John Gayer
>     *Sent:* Friday, August 31, 2007 8:17 PM
>     *To:* NSRCA Mailing List
>     *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Metal Servo Arms
>
>      
>
> Has anyone used the water soluble Nelson Hobby paint?
>
>How is it for durability and weight?
>
>John
>
>
>
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