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Topic: Paint dipping
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 34763
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-22-2003 03:46 PM
   
A long time ago I spoke with an older guy that used to work at a Ford assembly plant and he was telling me about how they used to dip parts, like brackets for example, in paint cans and they came out looking perfect. He said they used to keep a layer of water on the paint and that was the secret. Has anyone ever tried this, do this now, or know about the procedure? I assume you must use an oil based paint to do this. ------------------
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 1142
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 04-22-2003 04:25 PM
This may not pertain to exactly what you are asking, but my grandfather used to put about a 1/4" covering of water in the top of his paint can when painting with oil/lacquer based paints to keep the paint surface in the can from skinning over. This obviously won't work with water based paints.  As far as it helping create a smooth paint job, I have no idea. I say, get small can of paint, a small part, add the water and see what happens. 
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 34763
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-22-2003 04:31 PM
I have a pint of oil based paint I bought just for that purpose. I'll try it when it gets a little warmer around here.------------------
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rm302 boss
Moderator Posts: 649
From: Austin Texas
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 04-22-2003 07:41 PM
When will that be Aug-July??
Rene
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18494
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-22-2003 07:44 PM
Rene,
Don't you mean which day in July or Aug will that be
sam
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 34763
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-22-2003 07:56 PM
Anytime between now and mid-October, while you guys will be sweating your butts off.  ------------------
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2683
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-22-2003 11:45 PM
Whats the outside temperature got to do with dipping, I thought your Garage-mahal had heat/air/indoor plumbing. Mike
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 34763
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-23-2003 09:15 AM
It has heat when the heater is on. It's not worth it to run the heat just to dry paint, especially when it will be free in just a few weeks.------------------
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