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Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
By:Robert N Pruden
Date: 10/20/2011, 5:56 pm
In Response To: Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting... (Dan Caouette (CSFW))

: I'd take a batch of epoxy and thin it down 10-15% with rubbing
: alcohol and then give those areas that need it a quick
: wipe-down. Brush on a thin layer, wait a few minutes for the
: epoxy to soak into the raw glass and the wipe off all but a very
: thin film. Wait a few days for it to cure and then give it a
: quick scuff sand. I've done it before. Works wonders.

I will have to tape off the auto paint, I am sure it won't like any accidents and I am more certain that I won't. That will be my effort tonight, Dan. For now, I gotta get outta the garage. Painted 18-kt gold leaf paint around the fleur-de-lis to solve a problem and now all I can smell is toluene (solvent in the paint). I gotta get some fresh air. That said, the effort went well, it looks great. Will post images shortly.

Robert N Pruden

Messages In This Thread

S&G: Prepping the NH for painting... *PIC*
Robert N Pruden -- 10/19/2011, 11:15 am
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting... *PIC*
Robert N Pruden -- 10/19/2011, 11:17 am
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting... *PIC*
Robert N Pruden -- 10/19/2011, 11:18 am
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting... *PIC*
Robert N Pruden -- 10/19/2011, 11:19 am
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
StephenHJ -- 10/19/2011, 11:26 am
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
Robert N Pruden -- 10/19/2011, 11:31 am
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
scottbaxter -- 10/19/2011, 2:09 pm
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
Robert N Pruden -- 10/19/2011, 2:46 pm
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
PatrickC -- 10/19/2011, 4:31 pm
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
Robert N Pruden -- 10/19/2011, 5:24 pm
Painted images... *PIC*
Robert N Pruden -- 10/19/2011, 5:26 pm
Re: Painted images... *PIC*
Robert N Pruden -- 10/19/2011, 5:27 pm
Re: Painted images... *NM* *PIC*
Robert N Pruden -- 10/19/2011, 5:28 pm
Re: Painted images...
Glen Smith -- 10/19/2011, 6:59 pm
Re: Painted images...
Robert N Pruden -- 10/19/2011, 7:01 pm
The clear coat is done...
Robert N Pruden -- 10/20/2011, 12:24 am
Re: The clear coat is done...
scottbaxter -- 10/20/2011, 12:36 am
Re: The clear coat is done...
Robert N Pruden -- 10/20/2011, 10:42 am
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
frankp -- 10/20/2011, 8:18 am
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
Robert N Pruden -- 10/20/2011, 10:47 am
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
Bill Hamm -- 10/20/2011, 11:15 am
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
Robert N Pruden -- 10/20/2011, 11:17 am
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
Bill Hamm -- 10/20/2011, 11:29 am
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
Robert N Pruden -- 10/20/2011, 11:54 am
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
Bill Hamm -- 10/20/2011, 12:21 pm
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
Robert N Pruden -- 10/20/2011, 12:33 pm
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 10/20/2011, 5:00 pm
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
Robert N Pruden -- 10/20/2011, 5:56 pm
Re: S&G: Prepping the NH for painting...
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 10/20/2011, 12:12 pm