[Heathkit] SB cabinet repaint question?

[Glen Zook]

I have used the Stone Creations on large cabinets and
there is no streaking if done correctly.  However, I
"paint" the crackle using short "bursts" from the
spray can and then move to another area and then
"burst" again.  If you move the can while still
dispensing paint you definitely will get streaks. 
Also, the material will be elongated towards the
direction of movement instead of a "random" pattern.

I definitely wish that I could find a paint that will
wrinkle correctly that I can use with my spray rig. 
Not only would it be cheaper and easier to apply, but
the finish would be more "even" without extreme care
in the application.

One thing that some people have done to get a better
wrinkle out of spray cans is to paint directly on the
bare metal.  That is, they do not "prime" the surface
first.  However, if you do not "prime" the surface the
paint usually does not adhere any where near as well. 
Thus, there is a definite "trade off".

Glen, K9STH


--- Bill Guyger <bguyger at dfwradio.com> wrote:

> Glen's idea sounds good for smaller surfaces, but
> what about large panels or entire racks? The project
> I've been working on has three panels ranging up to
> 17" high for the power supply deck and still I need
> to refinish the rack that they will be going into. 
> 
> Spray cans tend to produce streaky patterns over
> large areas even when used by a person who paints
> professionally. I had a friend who does those multi
> thousand dollar paint jobs on choppers do the R.F.
> deck panel for me using Plasti-Kote brand wrinkle
> paint, I figured he'd have his "strokes' down better
> than me (his airbrush work looks like a freakin
> photograph) but, if you look closely you can still
> see horizontal banding even after applying the three
> heavy coats 10 minutes apart that Plasti-Kote calls
> for in the instructions.


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Glen, K9STH

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