Chris Stevenson Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 This months mag has information about a new fuel proof paint called Chroma. It is described as enamel based so does anyone know if that means special thinners are required for cleaning and spraying? I’ve checked the web without success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Using enamel paint regularly Chris, I use Balscabins Enamel thinners, and White Spirit. White Spirit is cheaper, and used for cleaning up, but have airbrushed with both as thinners successfully. As a note, I have yet to use a fuel proof enamel, and used cellulose in those areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Stevenson Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 Thanks Denis, very prompt and useful reply. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 An enamel paint is fuel(ish) proof. But not too high nitromethane in the fuel. Don't slop raw fuel about. Wipe it off after a session. Leave a paint finish to dry for a month before subjecting to fuel contact. And expect a bit of degradation over time. OK, but not for precious stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 if they are the ones from perkins i think they are the flair spectrum paints just rebranded. Dont hold me to that, but its true from what i understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stainforth Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Personally I like fuel-proof to mean fuel proof and detest the sticky mess that "fuel resistant" coatings degenerate into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Posted by John Stainforth on 23/11/2018 00:02:19: Personally I like fuel-proof to mean fuel proof and detest the sticky mess that "fuel resistant" coatings degenerate into. I totally agree. Not many totally fuel proof paints available these days and since Solalac ClearCote has disappeared from the shelves there's not much choice ClearCoat was the only single pack proofer I found that was quick and easy to apply and is really fuel proof to glow and diesel fuel . I think epoxy pait is still available and two pack clear from car paint factors but its expensive and far more toxic so great care is needed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Christy Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 ED: Totally agree! ClearCote and Solarlac were the only paints I found that were genuinely fuel-proof - other than highly toxic 2-pack stuff, which is generally unsuitable for brushing. I can't believe that no-one has taken over production of this stuff. Surely a golden opportunity for someone with the know-how? -- Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 If someone can find me a fuel proofer that i can spray over enamel, is actually fuel proof, is not a total nightmare to use, and wont give me cancer just by holding the tin i would be most appreciative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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