I was wondering if anyone has tips on glassing with resin tints, so as to avoid streaking. I remember Herb saying to try yellow first as it is probably the easiest color to do this. Any other tips? Thanks- ryan
I was wondering if anyone has tips on glassing with resin tints, so as to > avoid streaking. I remember Herb saying to try yellow first as it is > probably the easiest color to do this. Any other tips? Thanks- ryan>>>Yellow is the easier to use than other tints.It will actually hide small scratches.>>>Streaks can come from most likely 3 things:>>>1)improper mix,always mix-it-up well!>>>2)Strain your mix,then re-stur.>>>3)The tint will mirror the surface you lam on.it has to be clean,non-lumpy,and LEVEL!!! GOOD LUCK! Herb.
to avoid streaks make sure it’s completely mixed up
herb, what do you use to strain your tinted resin? is there some type of strainer used for paint that can be used for resin as well? steve
herb,>>> what do you use to strain your tinted resin? is there some type of > strainer used for paint that can be used for resin as well?>>> steve>>>>>>>>.use either a fine automotive paint strainer(auto paint supplier). or you could use nylons(pantyhose).Herb…p.s. you can use regular paint strainers ,but watch for small dots,as the standard strainer is abit on the coarse side.Herb.
Before you use your wife’s or girlfreind’s pantyhose for straining, be sure to remove them from her frist!
Yes, start with yellows and work up to blues. Besides straining the material it’s of utmost importance to fine sand EVERY scratch out of the blank, again especially with the blues. A good, clean cutline with a sharp blade also helps. aloha
i’ve often used 6 or 4oz cloth for straining in a pinch. use a cup with the bottom cut out and a flat piece of cardboard with a hole in it. drape the cloth deep into the cup placed in the cardboard hole placed on the bucket. it takes about 2 minutes to put together. i’ve never had any problem with that method, even for glosses. of course all parts must be blown clean prior.
Tom- Where do reds fit in on the problem-o-meter. Done yellow, did a poorly mixed sky blue and am hurting for a red. Another Tom>>> Yes, start with yellows and work up to blues. Besides straining the > material it’s of utmost importance to fine sand EVERY scratch out of the > blank, again especially with the blues. A good, clean cutline with a sharp > blade also helps.>>> aloha
Tom->>> Where do reds fit in on the problem-o-meter. Done yellow, did a poorly > mixed sky blue and am hurting for a red.>>> Another Tom …Red is on the tougher end of the scale.Purple has to be the most difficult to work with. >your tint lam will only come out as good as the surface it’s put on.The darker the tint, the harder it is to keep an even color,and they show-off everything!Herb.
Opaques on E cloth in red? What am I in for here? Thanks Herb!
Opaques on E cloth in red? What am I in for here?>>> Thanks Herb!.. …That’s alot easier than tints. You just have a harder time with sighting lap-cuts with opaques if you do them freehand .All opaques are generally easier to deal with than tints,just watch for air during lamination as it is harder to see also.Herb.
Thanks to everyone for your responses, very much appreciated!