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Writing on a Blank
Posted by:
Chris Tulk
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Date: July 18, 2014 01:43AM
Hi All,
Second post from last one. I forgot to ask what is the best medium to write with for gold on a graphite blank that I can apply epoxy to it with a few hours? Thank You, Chris Tulk Re: Writing on a Blank
Posted by:
Ellis Mendiola
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Date: July 18, 2014 07:33AM
[www.youtube.com] I hope that I did this right. Anyway, Flexcoat has a short video on how to write on a blank. I use Testors and epoxy over it. Re: Writing on a Blank
Posted by:
Chris Tulk
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Date: July 18, 2014 07:40AM
Hi Ellis
How long do you let the paint dry/cure before you apply epoxy? Thanks for the youtube video. Thank You, Chris Tulk Re: Writing on a Blank
Posted by:
Victor Heal
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Date: July 18, 2014 07:56AM
Chris, I use Pro Kote for finish. I sign the blank with Testors and as soon as I can touch it without smearing I coat it (usually a few hours). If you are using a single part finish such as Permagloss you might have to coat it with CP first.
Hope that helps. Vic Re: Writing on a Blank
Posted by:
Chris Tulk
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Date: July 18, 2014 08:03AM
Hi Victor
I used a two part Epoxy from Riley Rods. I actually really like the stuff. I don't know why it smeared. I applied the epoxy literally 12 hours after! Well I will redo it coat with color preserver then apply epoxy. Any tips for getting epoxy off EVA grips? Can I sand them? Thank You, Chris Tulk Re: Writing on a Blank
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: July 18, 2014 10:23AM
Sounds like the paint was an enamil That usually takes over a week to dry If that
Use Lacqures Something fast dry And then maybe spray with a lacquer clear let dry overnight Bill - willierods.com Re: Writing on a Blank
Posted by:
James Whelan
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Date: July 18, 2014 09:13PM
You may find an answer in this thread. For example, in the tenth post Brian Babcock writes with Tremclad paint (Rustolium) and follows with heat to dry it. He then right away applies the finish.
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Posted by:
Jimmy Crain Jr
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Date: July 18, 2014 09:54PM
If you want it fast I would just contact decal connection and have them make stick on labels for you. Theres nothing faster. Re: Writing on a Blank
Posted by:
Terry Turner
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Date: July 19, 2014 10:09AM
You can get gold ink from speedball or other brands at the craft store or from Jann's on the left. It dries quickly and you can epoxy over it without any pre-coating. It even stands up to Permagloss.
Terry Re: Writing on a Blank
Posted by:
David Sytsma
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Date: July 22, 2014 12:40PM
Ditto to Terry. I use Speedball gold and silver acrylic ink. You can get it from some of the suppliers on the left, or Hobby Lobby and Michael's. Won't smear under epoxy, but I let it dry a couple of hours to be safe. It will smear under rod varnish, but rod varnish is seldom used anymore. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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