The paint has got a rather sticky feel after I left it dry for 8 hours. How to make it feel dry & smooth?
138612
A good primer coat is key for these to adhere and dry well. Also if you have some heat lamps, and whatever you are painting is okay with the heat, putting the heat lamps on them will help them dry and cure better.
1753996
With the non-slip particles in this paint its imperative to mix it well I used it for a bench surface and I just poured it on and then vibrated the bench by hitting the frame with a big rubber mallet and this tended to settle and distribute the rubber particles. With it this thick the binder in the paint has small cracks in the surface and is not completely smooth but I am generally pleased with the surface. Takes a few days to dry. I gave my bench at least a week so it would be sure to dry completely.
569506
You must use some form of lubricant or the clay will stick to the paint. Washing, drying, lubing and claying is a pain and takes a long time. I use a microfiber wash mit and ample, quality soap then once I soap up the paint with the mitt, I then clay the soapy area. It works great, does the trick and eliminates a step. Try it.
398404
Moisten the back with the glue on it rub water in with you finger. Let sit until it gets sticky. ( I think a few minutes but am not sure) When sticky apply to back of plate and press out any air bubbles. Let sit over night.
1434905
These paints may be mixed to create other colors. They are oil based paints. Painted objects take a couple of hours to dry. For best results, do not handle painted objects for a couple of days to allow for complete drying.
427395
I waited 72 hrs and insured that everything was as dry as possible. I found other instructions that said as little as 8-24 hours, but I wanted to be sure that I wasn't trapping uncured material under a paint designed to seal moisture and not breathe. BTW it worked and I have had no problems since.
1213888
Agree- must have puddled it on to get it to be sticky. Brush or roll it on, and it soaks in and dries pretty quickly. I have even walked on it within 2 h of application with no apparent ill effect to the finish (although I would recommend letting it cure for the full 24 h)
1690080
I usually apply with a spray bottle and a small paint brush.It gets a white look to it when dry.
756239
Sounds like the paint is drying and holding the tip on. The tip should be finger tight. And once you use it then you should loosen the tip before it dries or leave the tip off until the next use. Also if it is difficult to remove I always use a cloth on the tip with a pair of pliers. But I always clean the gun really good so I don't have these problems when I go to use it again. I like this gun and have used it twice with great success. Hope this helps.
2280951
I would suggest lightly sanding the black with 150- 220 grit paper so new paint will grip well. If you can prime with something other than Latex, be better off on metal, perhaps rustoleum. I f you can get the paint in oil , would be best, but unlikely. Use gloss at any rate as harder finish I believe. The last option...Move ! Kidding Mark
1145056
No need for any primer, ever. This paint is an Urethane-acrylic formula. It adheres to "hard-to-stick" surfaces, including polyurethane and varnish, without a primer. Use foam brushes. If 2 coats are desired, wait 24 hours, although it will be dry to touch after an hour or so. Don't rush to get to the second coat because you may have "draping effect." Light sanding with a high # black sandpaper followed by a tack cloth to remove all dust. If done well, this paint lasts almost forever, so take your time.
944916
I have the same problem. After it sits for a while the initial strokes are dry. The ink will eventually flow.
2232787
I ran the brush under water & shook off the excess water. It then should feel moist & I just brush.
218907
As long you apply Clear Coat, then it will stick to it. Just don't spray it too much(it will fall off or overlap) just spray it lightly. and remember, the longer you let the paint dry, the better the result.
1912468
You need to scuff the surface with a scotchbrite pad, remove all the grease with a tac rag, then apply createx base coat sealer - white or black. leave 24 hours, come back, and clear coat it. wait 24 hours, come back, scuff it with the pad again and remove all the dust etc, paint your design, clear coat it 3-4 coats, leave 24 hours. voila!
1514253
You might need to sand it. Check with local paint store, test it on one of the support bars at the bottom
515106
I used clear and did not paint. It seemed to dry in a few hours so I think 24 hours would work fine.