Malcolm Walker wrote:
> ~snip~
>
> ...and I've got a lot of Testors model paint kicking around... even in
> the metallic green that the car already is. Not exact but enough to blend
> the scars.
>
> Anyone know if Testors enamel will keep rust at bay?
> ~snip~
>
> -Malcolm
Malcolm,
Testors paint is a pretty weak enamel. I beleive it most likely is "aklyd"
enamel. Aklyd enamel is weak in the sense that ultraviolet light and chemicals
break it down quickly. It also takes forever to completely cure.
I have personally been able to completely remove it from parts I've brushed it
on with Brake-Clean, after it had been left to dry for a week. Brake- Clean is
a relatively mild chemical cleaner. Also it ( the Testors paint) will prove to
be
a weak base, as it disolves into or reacts with (can you say "lifting", i.e.
wrinkling)
any laquer type primer you may put on top of it.
That said, I guess you can use it, if you intend to spray undercoating on top
of it
I guess it would over SOME protection. It definately will protect bare metal
from
rust- just don't spary any carb or brake clean on it- but if you do, whatever
you do
don't wipe it off, just let it and the paint "re-dry" in place. Good Luck.
JOE IV
TR 250
WALLINGFORD, CT. USA
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