qquake2k
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I'm impatient, I freely admit that. Does anyone bake painted pen tubes to make the paint dry faster? I'm thinking a small toaster oven. Any idea what temperature to use?
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Never done it but I would presume it's the same as a car bodywork shop.
They run at around 50 to 60 deg C (120 to 140 deg F) for around 30 mins.. Neve been in a rush myself but that's what I would do..
But then it will always depend on the type of paint as well.
Look forward to other replies or suggestions.. Hope this helps..
They run at around 50 to 60 deg C (120 to 140 deg F) for around 30 mins.. Neve been in a rush myself but that's what I would do..
But then it will always depend on the type of paint as well.
Look forward to other replies or suggestions.. Hope this helps..
Penpal
Grand Master
Surely worth a flick mate you must have so many products in your work area now a small oven should fit Jim.
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Les used some paint that you bake in an oven so it hardens like powder coating.
Not available in Aust.
Not available in Aust.
qquake2k
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I've heard of people powder coating pen tubes, but it seems like overkill to me.
Powder Coating Gun with 10-30 PSI Powder Coating System
Powder Coating Gun with 10-30 PSI Powder Coating System
Penpal
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A whole lot cleaner to work with Jim.
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Les used some paint that you bake in an oven so it hardens like powder coating.
Not available in Aust.
I think this was it.
https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&...1TCdFUYK_DzG3x8E1hdW0w&bvm=bv.138493631,d.dGo
ArtyCrafty
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If I'm doing acrylics / polyester (and sometimes even Corian) I may have to paint the tubes...and I prefer 'overkill' - insomuch that I firstly choose the blanks dominant colour (as the colour I'll paint the inside with) - or I'll mix some acrylic paint together to get a close colour match. I'll then key the brass tubes, then spraypaint (usually white) then use the colour mixed paint to overspray the tubes when the white coat has dried. - spraying is done with a standard single action airbrush. This gives me an even base colour finish. I'll leave to dry overnight before gluing in the tubes. I've looked at some of the powder coating videos on youtube and yep to powder coat them is impressive and relatively quick - but there's a lot of expense involved. For me the airbrush method works well enough and the airbrush can be be bought cheaply online as can an entire pallet of acrylic paints. If you go the powder coating route I've no doubt you'll get top notch durable results.....and if you want to sell your powder coated tubes there's a market for them.