tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post8583183256775048365..comments2024-03-26T20:17:30.126-07:00Comments on Every Blade of Grass: Supra Cam Cover Refinishingdrjimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-54320313332788935362019-08-29T20:33:49.649-07:002019-08-29T20:33:49.649-07:00Interesting. Maybe it didn't cure right, or th...Interesting. Maybe it didn't cure right, or the surface had something on it that reacted with the paint.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-19717950862240968742019-08-26T16:55:22.966-07:002019-08-26T16:55:22.966-07:00Used a rag and rubbed. Seemed to go away.
Didn'...Used a rag and rubbed. Seemed to go away.<br />Didn't notice much more.<br />Still don't understand.Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-64124945350532463832019-08-26T13:06:34.750-07:002019-08-26T13:06:34.750-07:00"Rub it off" as in it didn't stick t..."Rub it off" as in it didn't stick to the tank and peels off? Or does it "chalk" off, leaving your hands or a cloth covered in paint dust?drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-26147198977870741882019-08-26T09:47:23.298-07:002019-08-26T09:47:23.298-07:00It's odd. It discolors, but you can rub it off...It's odd. It discolors, but you can rub it off.Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-81904620530712160252019-08-25T13:15:06.627-07:002019-08-25T13:15:06.627-07:00In my case, glacially slooooow!
But at least I am...In my case, glacially slooooow!<br /><br />But at least I am making some progress.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-63024958697241497912019-08-25T13:14:26.132-07:002019-08-25T13:14:26.132-07:00Did the clear degrade, or did it lift along with t...Did the clear degrade, or did it lift along with the red?<br /><br />All of the paint for this little part of the project is enamel. I know the wrinkle finish paint is extraordinarily resistant to most solvents, so as long as the clear holds up, I'm golden.<br /><br />These are probably in a more benign environment, too.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-39107248631530317382019-08-25T13:10:45.434-07:002019-08-25T13:10:45.434-07:00Thanks, SiG! I learned my wrinkle finish skills bu...Thanks, SiG! I learned my wrinkle finish skills build and restoring radio gear. I just love the stuff!drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-32228321484007553982019-08-25T13:10:05.755-07:002019-08-25T13:10:05.755-07:00I'm picky when it comes to my own stuff. I scr...I'm picky when it comes to my own stuff. I screwed up big time by not properly prepping the ENTIRE cover, BOTH sides.<br /><br />I'll get it right when I refinish the ones still on the car!drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-9316711086062698462019-08-25T13:08:53.739-07:002019-08-25T13:08:53.739-07:00That's why I have a St. Christopher hanging in...That's why I have a St. Christopher hanging in the car!<br /><br />Cars can be fixed. People are another matter.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-4336283173179903682019-08-25T13:08:12.326-07:002019-08-25T13:08:12.326-07:00Thanks! Been doing stuff like this since I was abo...Thanks! Been doing stuff like this since I was about 12 years old. Started with model airplanes and cars, and then progressed up to a "1-to-1" scale toy.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-80551445027493989602019-08-25T12:32:11.056-07:002019-08-25T12:32:11.056-07:00Slow and steady wins... :-)Slow and steady wins... :-)Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-15707786263761209942019-08-25T11:37:44.676-07:002019-08-25T11:37:44.676-07:00I had painted my boat gas tanks with red paint and...I had painted my boat gas tanks with red paint and then realized the paint never said "enamel".<br />I tested a scrap and the gas ate it. I messaged rustoleum and asked what I could do.<br />They said top coat it with their VHT clear engine enamel. I did.<br />Not satisfied with their resistance to gas.<br />Live and learn.Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-49091506445585841202019-08-25T09:00:41.536-07:002019-08-25T09:00:41.536-07:00Very nice looking work.
Very nice looking work. <br /><br />SiGraybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280583031339062059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-36455006297484970792019-08-25T08:40:33.898-07:002019-08-25T08:40:33.898-07:00Your attention to detail is admirable.Your attention to detail is admirable.Extexanwannabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341970169800811661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-52715008388949958812019-08-25T07:08:45.894-07:002019-08-25T07:08:45.894-07:00Just don't get T-boned on the first drive when...Just don't get T-boned on the first drive when you are done!Well Seasoned Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670165728759453075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-58771064178139496602019-08-25T05:04:08.159-07:002019-08-25T05:04:08.159-07:00That is really nice work, and you did it with skil...That is really nice work, and you did it with skill, experience, and a moderate amount of hand tools.<br /><br />Well done!John in Phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196033252818387245noreply@blogger.com