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[Retro_10s]

Does the quality of a nice roll on job equal the quality of a nice spray job?

Depends how well you do it and the time you take. Mine equals a pretty good spray job in my opinion. The more time you spend, the better the outcome.

Does the Rustoleum paint off gas enough to require the use of a respirator?

Nope, it's just white spirit (mineral spirits) remember.

Have you had prior experience with Rustoleum that would allow you to comment on it's long term resistance to sun fading?

My grandads mate painted a bay window camper van about 4 years ago,.. has never been garaged and still looks good, as with any paint job.. a good layer of wax etc protects it, and it seems to stand up to UV well.

Would the use of a heater inside the the paint "booth" speed up the curing process?

Yes.... but not too hot... otherwise a skin will form on the paint... I found that when it was summer here, an ambient temperature of 28c increased setting time... and it set it well.

Will a high relative humidity inside the paint booth harm the finish of the paint (ie: solvent pop the paint)?

Humidity will affect the paint just lik eany other paint.

If one wishes to use a primer over bare steel, what type of primer should be used?

Any of your readily available ones for auotomotive use.

Could ordinary, albeit expensive, automotive paints be applied with a roller for the same fantasic results?

I'm afraid i dont know... I guess it's all down to how long the paint needs to cure... probably not a good idea...

Does the roller method on work with single stage paints or would a base coat clear coat work?

rustoleum also sell a laquer (clear coat) so it's not just single stage paints.

Edited by Retro_10s, 04 February 2007 - 06:06 PM.

[USA-Fin]

Retro,
Thanks for the information,
Jim

[clubman katie B.F]

finally rolled some paint on, two coats, you can still see through to the old paint still, am happy with it so far. the other half isn't due to the spiralling electric bill because of the heaters in the garage lol

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[bert998]

looks good dude, thats a cool colour

[Gr4h4m]

So is it safe to use a heater in the garage whilst painting or can you still ignite the fumes????

[clubman katie B.F]

it's a convetion heater so not a great deal of power and the rustoleum is let down with white spirit, so not that flammable lol

[mad4mins]

any updates on the mini retro?? i cant wait to see it finished.. !!

[Retro_10s]

Sorry guys, lack of progress etc is currently due to My dad having been taken away in an Ambulance with Pnuemonia... I haven't logged on for a while but am now regular again.

I'm endeavouring to get some pics for you though.

[Great J]

I used Rustoleum's Combi Color paint when I was in the states cause I couldn't find hammerite.
That Combi Color aniti rust paint is loads better and I found an excellent supplier which I have used over here.

www.combicolor.co.uk

Combi Color has a better spread rate and higher pigment content, added bonus! you don't need a primer, which the new hammerite requires.

[Retro_10s]

I used Rustoleum's Combi Color paint when I was in the states cause I couldn't find hammerite.
That Combi Color aniti rust paint is loads better and I found an excellent supplier which I have used over here.

www.combicolor.co.uk

Combi Color has a better spread rate and higher pigment content, added bonus! you don't need a primer, which the new hammerite requires.

Yeah, I'm using rustoleum....

[johnnysti]

I used Rustoleum's Combi Color paint when I was in the states cause I couldn't find hammerite.
That Combi Color aniti rust paint is loads better and I found an excellent supplier which I have used over here.

www.combicolor.co.uk

Combi Color has a better spread rate and higher pigment content, added bonus! you don't need a primer, which the new hammerite requires.

I just tried to get some top coat and they want £10 to post a can of it out!!!! Thats really bad. So for a tin plus VAT and postage is £20!!!

Edited by johnnysti, 28 February 2007 - 08:49 PM.

[Retro_10s]

Who charged you that much- Avenue paints?... Mate, think how much a tin of paint weighs...

[Bungle]

just reread the whole of this topic

and all i can say is wow

i think I'm going to have a go at my new camper van and tidy a few bits up

any chance of seeing this car at any of the bigger shows as i would love to see it in real life

and i might be pestering you email for advice

[Retro_10s]

just reread the whole of this topic

and all i can say is wow

i think I'm going to have a go at my new camper van and tidy a few bits up

any chance of seeing this car at any of the bigger shows as i would love to see it in real life

and i might be pestering you email for advice

No Probs Bumgle, Pm me or whatever it's all good and thanks for the comments!... Yeah, she's gonna my first mini that i'll drive to shows this summer so hopefully I'll ge to meet you lot and you get to meet my car :lub:


PROGRESS REPORT:

my most sincere apoligies for the complete deficit of eye candy and stuff in the past couple of months, I haven't done anything to the car, waiting for funds. Funds have now arrived and as I type this I'm purchasing a new front end for my beloved car. so.... Painting to come very soon!!

[thedaz101]

Can I just ask how many coats you are doing in total on the body? As i was reading up on other forums where the person only used 4 coats then cleaned up. since i want to do this now we have this lovely weather .

sorry if this has been answered in the topic i have read it.