Can I use modern master metallic paint as my top coat with a latex base coat? Will the crackle still work?
163094
Yes, I believe that it should work. I used all kinds and it works fine. Be sure to put a large amount of your crackle on first.
2028529
No problem spraying latex paint. But I do suggest a larger diameter tip than the one that comes standard with the unit. You'll get a much smoother finish.
2037138
The first time I bought these, it was to use on rough dark brown cover stock. I experimented a little bit because one layer right out of the packaging wasn't quite bright enough. It'll work very well if you shake (mix) it very vigorously before hand to distribute the paint in the solvent and get the paint flowing and check the opacity on a scrap piece beforehand. At that point, one layer should have like 75-80% opacity, which is okay. If you want it to be 100%, let the first layer dry completely before going over it again delicately. If you push down too hard on the second pass it'll dig into the first layer and the solvent will redissolve it a little bit and gunk it up. If you want the absolute best results, and ANY results with several colors, especially dark colors over light colors, you'll need to fix each layer between coats with some sort of clear-coat. I use Rustoleum Crystal Clear Enamel... I've also used Painter's Touch Satin Clear when I didn't want too much gloss. Use a medium clear-coat for each overlap and it'll both darken the background and make the colors pop more. Good luck.
294402
If you are using it inside , I Do Not recommend it!!! We used Sherman Williams paint with primer with no thinning and it worked good but the over spray is terrible!! The snoozle where paint comes out will dry fast, need a wet cloth to wipe it and to cover while refilling
164857
No. I don't have to thin latex paint. This sprayer is great and has no problems with any paint or stain
2008463
To my knowledge you have to use a base and top coat as they are part of a "system" for curing the gel polish. I use Gelish base and top coats with many different brands of gel polish colors and it works great.
847842
You can, as long as you don't mind the finished surface being a little rough, or if you don't mind giving it a light sanding between coats to get a smooth end result. Since this primer is latex based, the water content does raise the grain a bit on unfinished wood. There is an oil-based version of this primer that won't raise the grain and you can still paint latex paint over it, but has a stronger smell and clean up requires mineral spirits.
1607176
Here's the deal - anything can be painted. That said, ensure you have properly prepared the surface...my suggestion would be a rough scuff with some 10 grit sand paper, a good wipe down (isopropyl alcohol...quote until rag is clean), all purpose primer, and finally, your selected topcoat. Ensure you check the manufacturer's suggest paint cure times. Another rule of thumb is to make sure you apply light coats of primer and topcoat until you have received the desired effect. Good luck!
682514
My best guess is yes. If the paint is older it may take longer than is breaks up latex paint. I used it on wood painted50 years ago and at least 4 paint layers. It took the first two off fast. I reapplied it and it seemed to take 2-3x longer but it worked. If you use it i'd recommend a plastic brush vs metal as to not scratch up the metal. On wood i scraped it to bare wood.
587092
Yes, you need both a base coat & top coat. I use the top coat by gellish :)
1666867
My suggestion would be to sand off any rust first. If its a large are then I would go Sherwin Williams for the primer and go with their recommendation for the metal primer. If its a small area then rustoleum should be fine. I would plan to apply 3 coats of Kool Seal. If you do go to the paint store then I would take the can of Kool seal with you to shake it. Its thick.
184299
It works best if you let it dry, but dont let it set for days or anything. It will still crackle even if you wait till the next day. The more important thing is when applying the paint over the crackle is to try and only pull one paint stroke over the area unless you want less crackle. This is the best crackle i know of and we have tried all different brands. You probably know this but if you are using it on cabinets or furniture or really whatever even though its expensive get a scrap piece of wood and practice with it. It behaves different with different paints (i.e. flat, satin, semi gloss etc) it also will crackle more with thinner paints like the contractor grade type paints.
1398157
Honestly I don't know, I applied the spray max 2k to a glossy spray paint and it did great! Make absolutely sure the base coat has completely cured!!!!! I can't emphasize this enough if it's not, around the 2nd coat of Spray Max your paint starts to wrinkle up or Crack not fun to see after all you hard work up till this point. Good luck!
226682
it might work / painted surface could be any formulation and this stuff will bond with latex acrylics best / go over surface with steel wool or scotch or sanding pad to get a fresh clean surface then coat with vermont stuff / 3 or more coats ,foam brush ,wipe on or spray ,fine scotch pad before final coat / good luck / what-a-ya got to lose ;Ron ps if it doesn't work try a light coat of shellac before the vermont
1923786
I spray epoxy primer and it's pretty thick... You should be fine... Spraying latex.. 3m had one of the top primer guns out there for automotive industry., nice thing is this gun comes with a gauge and you can control how much psi goes into the gun... I bought this gun from this site and love the purchase I made.. It comes with a 1.8 nozzle which is pretty thick for most primers.. But mainly it's trial and error if you don't know.. Another key thing to note is that all spray guns require a good compressor since paint guns tend to use allot of air... hope this helped..
337801
I returned the one I bought because it did not spray latex paint very well. I tried everything that was suggested, basically thinning the paint until it was practically water, and still the paint came out onto the test surfaces splotchy and spotted. I think it works better with oil based stains that are not very thick.
2277898
Works well with latex/acrylic paints. Make sure the base coat is applied well and not to thin.