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From: Panama City Beach, Florida
Here is an idea I use;
Instead of opening the can I punch 2 small holes in the top and pour out of that hole into a plastic cup and brush from there. I then seal the can with a couple sheet metal screws.
That way I don't have to worry about the lid getting stuck to the top of the can.
If the screws won't come out next time I just punch another set of holes.
Hope that helps,
Frank
Instead of opening the can I punch 2 small holes in the top and pour out of that hole into a plastic cup and brush from there. I then seal the can with a couple sheet metal screws.
That way I don't have to worry about the lid getting stuck to the top of the can.
If the screws won't come out next time I just punch another set of holes.
Hope that helps,
Frank
Last edited by myoriginal77; Mar 17, 2011 at 02:47 AM. Reason: typo
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From: Was New Orleans but swam to Baton Rouge LA
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I buy a pack of cheap foam tipped brushes from a place like Walmart. They are about a 1 inch foam tip. They work good, but you do have to swap them out after a few parts because they will start to fall apart. The foam brushes also do not leave brush marks like a regular brush can. So you will have a nice smooth finish on the piece.
Additionally, depending on what you are painting I suggest you get the little cans of Por-15 in the 6 packs they sell. One little can can cover a good amount of parts with 2-3 coats. I like them because you do not waste any paint and do not have to worry much about opening and closing a can lots of times.
As for prep, I personally sandblast or grind each peice to bare metal I need to paint. After that I clean it with Por-15s marine clean and then follow that with their metal ready treatment. This method was good enough to ensure the paint and finish lasted on the parts I did before Katrina hit. I am currently doing more of the car this way as I am attempting to restore it.
Additionally, depending on what you are painting I suggest you get the little cans of Por-15 in the 6 packs they sell. One little can can cover a good amount of parts with 2-3 coats. I like them because you do not waste any paint and do not have to worry much about opening and closing a can lots of times.
As for prep, I personally sandblast or grind each peice to bare metal I need to paint. After that I clean it with Por-15s marine clean and then follow that with their metal ready treatment. This method was good enough to ensure the paint and finish lasted on the parts I did before Katrina hit. I am currently doing more of the car this way as I am attempting to restore it.
