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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: The Burnt Hill Archer on June 20, 2009, 09:14:04 pm

Title: cresting paints?
Post by: The Burnt Hill Archer on June 20, 2009, 09:14:04 pm

does anybody have any expierience with using oil based paint for cresting? and if so, would a wipe-on poly work for a finish over it? im only going to be doing like a 1/2" stripe, and i have a lot of oil based paints not doing anything.

thanks!
Phil

Title: Re: cresting paints?
Post by: Pat B on June 21, 2009, 12:24:39 am

Oil based paint will work fine for cresting and after it dries, poly over it will be fine.

Title: Re: cresting paints?
Post by: The Burnt Hill Archer on June 21, 2009, 08:36:09 am

good deal, thanks Pat!

Title: Re: cresting paints?
Post by: Hillbilly on June 29, 2009, 01:51:36 pm

Acrylic craft paint works great too, and dries in minutes.

Title: Re: cresting paints?
Post by: anglobow on June 29, 2009, 05:57:34 pm

In my experience, an oil based finish will melt oil based paint, even when fully dry. I've only used model paint though. Acrylic paint with poly or spar urethane is a good combo.