FDW mixture

richardlamer · 28-05-2012, 01:09 PM

I haven't used a 2 part paint before. For those who have used FDW I'd like to know some of your experiences with it.
I managed to get some FDW off Ebay. I was surprised it didn't get stopped at customs. It appears creamier and not as bright as the bright white (Trimclad/Rust-Oleum) I was originally going to use.

The formula mix is:
100 part color
50 hardner
30 thinner
Pot life 4 hrs once mixed.
Is 30 thinner enough for an airbrush? Another question, can I use any type of thinner? Not sure what virgin solvent 2k thinner is??

Anything else ??
Thanks

moonhugger · 28-05-2012, 08:08 PM

Get some "rocket" an additive to accelerate the cure time, pot life down to less than an hour, this will ensure you have full cure for the next day - for rub down etc. virgin thinner - unused new and not recycled is clear like water, std thinner might have a tint, ok for most work and gun wash! Make sure you gun wash with no delay!!!!!

richardlamer · 28-05-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by moonhugger

Make sure you gun wash with no delay!!!!!

When you say 'gun' you mean the standard 'airbrush' like a 'BADGER' used in hobbies and not a gun for body repair - I hope......

moonhugger · 29-05-2012, 07:29 AM

I did refer to a "gun", but anything you want to reuse - clean when wet! It is more difficult to clean than cellulose single pack paint whne dry/cured.

And wear a mask - air feed better, it is not nice stuff!

**Big Rab** · 29-05-2012, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardlamer

...... It appears creamier and not as bright as the bright white (Trimclad/Rust-Oleum) I was originally going to use. . . . .

Don't worry Richard, I was expecting a bright white paint job, that i would need sun glasses for, when I painted mine, I too got a surprise when it turned out a bit creamier as well.

But if that is what they used, thats what they used

28-05-2012, 01:09 PM	#1
richardlamer Astrophysics Technician Join Date: May 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 451	FDW mixture I haven't used a 2 part paint before. For those who have used FDW I'd like to know some of your experiences with it. I managed to get some FDW off Ebay. I was surprised it didn't get stopped at customs. It appears creamier and not as bright as the bright white (Trimclad/Rust-Oleum) I was originally going to use. The formula mix is: 100 part color 50 hardner 30 thinner Pot life 4 hrs once mixed. Is 30 thinner enough for an airbrush? Another question, can I use any type of thinner? Not sure what virgin solvent 2k thinner is?? Anything else ?? Thanks

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28-05-2012, 08:08 PM	#2
moonhugger Alphan Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 3	Get some "rocket" an additive to accelerate the cure time, pot life down to less than an hour, this will ensure you have full cure for the next day - for rub down etc. virgin thinner - unused new and not recycled is clear like water, std thinner might have a tint, ok for most work and gun wash! Make sure you gun wash with no delay!!!!!

29-05-2012, 07:29 AM	#4
moonhugger Alphan Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 3	I did refer to a "gun", but anything you want to reuse - clean when wet! It is more difficult to clean than cellulose single pack paint whne dry/cured. And wear a mask - air feed better, it is not nice stuff!