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Re: High!

Postby Redetotry » Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:46 pm

Really very pretty, that is a big job! Maybe a respirator might be a good investment. :)
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Re: High!

Postby Yakn1 » Thu Jun 07, 2012 6:30 pm

Love what you are doing with the boler!
Curious as to what kind of paint you are using, and are you rolling or spraying?
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Re: High!

Postby SueW » Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:42 pm

I used Brightside Interlux polyurethane marine enamel. It's a little on the pricey side - $40 Cdn per quart - but it's worth it. The Boler took 3 coats (not quite 2 quarts of each colour).

I used a "roll and tip" application method where you use a small foam roller and roll on the paint in about a 2" square area, and then you run a small brush (I used a 1" foam brush) over the rollered part to "tip" the paint. It leaves brush streaks in the paint, which then fill in. It's quite slick how the paint smooths out and forms a glossy hard shell.

I'm really thrilled with how it turned out.

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Re: High!

Postby Yakn1 » Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:42 pm

Thank you Sue! I kinda guessed that was what you were doing - sure looks great!
I'll be headed that direction with my Perris Pacer once I get her in the warehouse and it cools off a bit.
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