[R-390] Epoxy paint toughness

[Todd Bigelow - PS]

David P. Goncalves wrote:

>I've repainted my meter cases with black appliance paint from 
>Krylon; did it really nice a with zinc chromate primer, and an
>hour long bake in my toaster oven.
>
>I packed these wrapped in tissue paper to carry to work; when I
>unwrapped them, there were wear marks on the finish! How could this
>be? The meters were packed into tube boxes, and the ride wasn't bumpy.
>Isn't this paint supposed to be tough?
>
>Anybody have experience with this paint?
>
If memory serves me correctly, folks have posted about Krylon not being 
as tough as they'd like, Dave. The consensus seemed to be that Rustoleum 
was a better choice. However, it sounds like that 'soft' tissue was 
actually abrasive, like a fine emery cloth perhaps? Seems to be the case 
too if you wipe your nose too often when you have a cold.

What sayeth the others?

de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ