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Re: Aniline Dye
By:Dave Houser
Date: 8/13/2001, 3:12 pm
In Response To: Can you paint then glass? (Chuck Birch)

: Okay...a strange question...and I'm not even sure that I want to...but can
: you paint a part of the boat...like maybe the coaming...and then glass it?

: And if so...what kind of paint would be best?

: Thanks,
: Chuck Birch
: Western Pennsylvania

You can use a water based dye. You have to apply it after sanding because it does not penetrate the wood much and it will bleed if you try to paint a sharp edge.

http://www.greenval.com/FAQstaining.html

Messages In This Thread

Can you paint then glass?
Chuck Birch -- 8/13/2001, 12:55 am
Re: Can you paint then glass?
Ziad -- 8/13/2001, 5:25 pm
Re: Aniline Dye
Dave Houser -- 8/13/2001, 3:12 pm
Maybe consider pigment in epoxy *NM*
Jim -- 8/13/2001, 11:15 am
Re: Can you paint then glass?
Mike Scarborough -- 8/13/2001, 7:47 am