Spray Max, has anyone used this before?

Quoted from r6emperor:
There was a thread about using the spraymax clear coat a little while ago. Probably a good read for techniques and things
Found it:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/the-spraymax-2k-auto-clear-in-a-can-club

I vaguely remember that thread, I was thinking this paint was along the same lines as the their clear coat. Looks like I'll have to do some test runs on scrap stencil pieces.

#6 8 years ago

RLH

Lovef2k

Quoted from Aurich:
What you're thinking of is the 2 part auto clear rattle cans. This is different. This is a system where the shop can custom fill a rattle can with paint. See here:
http://usa.spraymax.com/index.php?id=797

What you have in there is basically the real deal auto paint. You're going to want to pay attention to the warnings on it and wear a proper respirator, you don't want to breathe that stuff in. I've used the 2 part auto clear from Spraymax, but not the paint. When I spray auto paint I use water based, not solvent, so I don't really know how hot that stuff will run on your stencils.

Will definitely use a respirator, even outside. I still need to know how long paint is usable once I activate the can...

#7 8 years ago

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Aurich

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Quoted from Lovef2k:
Will definitely use a respirator, even outside. I still need to know how long paint is usable once I activate the can...

I have no actual idea, but given that it's the same setup as the clearcoat, with an activated hardener, I'd say you should plan on doing all your spraying within 48 hours. And it may degrade after 24 hours depending on temperatures etc.

#8 8 years ago

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dasvis

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Quoted from Lovef2k:
I vaguely remember that thread, I was thinking this paint was along the same lines as the their clear coat. Looks like I'll have to do some test runs on scrap stencil pieces.

Once you activate the "two part" mixing by pushing the button on the bottom of the can, you have (according to the directions) 48 hours to use the product before it chemically hardens & will not spray.
That said, I have used the clear & it lasted me at least 4 days before the spray can quit working.
As has been said before, use this in a well ventilated area with proper respirator & eye protection. I would recommend a paint booth or detached shed or detached garage. NO WAY would I spray this anywhere near where the fumes could get in you house. It's nasty toxic stuff!

#9 8 years ago

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Lovef2k

Quoted from dasvis:
Once you activate the "two part" mixing by pushing the button on the bottom of the can, you have (according to the directions) 48 hours to use the product before it chemically hardens & will not spray.
That said, I have used the clear & it lasted me at least 4 days before the spray can quit working.
As has been said before, use this in a well ventilated area with proper respirator & eye protection. I would recommend a paint booth or detached shed or detached garage. NO WAY would I spray this anywhere near where the fumes could get in you house. It's nasty toxic stuff!

Copy that! I do have a detached shed with a make shift paint booth inside. Going to hit the Lowes one more time to see if I can find a blue that I like for ST just to avoid using this stuff. I wish that the paint store I went to would have warned me about this. Till paint in Woodbury NJ

#10 8 years ago

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Lovef2k

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007JZ1M10/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl
& cartridges -
http://www.amazon.com/3M-Cartridge-Filter-Respiratory-Protection/dp/B009POHLRC/ref=pd_sim_328_1

Found that Rustoleum Deep Blue is a decent match for Star Trek. They are always coming out with new colors. I don't remember seeing this one when I was looking before. Anybody want to buy 8 cans of blue auto paint??

#11 8 years ago

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dasvis

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Salem, OR

12y 101K 4,796 11 16

Eight cans @ $25 each? Yikes!

Here's a couple of options on respirators-

OR cheaper --
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00079FOK0

#12 8 years ago

RLH

Lovef2k