At 02:04 PM 9/4/06 +0000, Lester Lyons wrote:
>I have heard that when doing DIY frame re-paints, spraycans are
>unfavourable, and buying a compressor/airbrush is out of my budget.
>Has anyone tried using a tinned enamel (like humbrol model enamel)?
>Would it be possible to acheive a good finish by applying lightly with a
>brush and rubbing back? Obviously It would take many coats, but might be
>worth it if it results in a good looking, durable finish.
Les, some time ago I came across a posting in a car forum where the guy
applied several coats of thinned Tremclad from a can and got amazing
results, as good as a professional spray job. Tremclad is a Canadian brand
equivalent to Rustoleum in the US. There's probably something similar
available in the UK. It's for exterior use on metal. Here's the link.
http://forums.beyond.ca/
John Betmanis
Woodstock, ON
Canada