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painting a blank
Posted by: andi robb (---.phnx.qwest.net)
Date: October 09, 2013 06:43AM

OK so im sure this has been covered before but what can i use to spray a blank from olive green to grey with no chance of cracking or wearing off down the line?
I need to spray a graphite blank grey before building it.
All suggestions are appreciated
Andi Robb

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Re: painting a blank
Posted by: John E Powell (168.169.226.---)
Date: October 09, 2013 07:51AM

Using the search feature at the top of the forum, I entered "painting blanks" and chose "all dates". This is what was found, I'm pretty sure you can find a lot of info and tips here:


[rodbuilding.org]



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/09/2013 07:55AM by John E Powell.

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Re: painting a blank
Posted by: Ken Preston (---.hsd1.md.comcast.net)
Date: October 09, 2013 07:27PM

Andi
Check the butt end of the blank. It probably started off as a grey (graphite) blank and the olive green was added as a finish... so rather than paint you might be better off removing the olive green color. If it's a St. Croix it will come off easily.

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Re: painting a blank
Posted by: andi robb (---.phnx.qwest.net)
Date: October 09, 2013 07:45PM

What do I use? alcohol?

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Re: painting a blank
Posted by: Ken Preston (---.hsd1.md.comcast.net)
Date: October 10, 2013 08:25AM

Try a mild stripper - like citracal or denatured alcohol or acetone (careful with the acetone because it penetrates skin & use with plenty of ventilation.

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