paint bleeding into PR

[kingkeyman]

I've been trying to complete my PITH project with three epic failures.I'm trying to cast metallic foil tape with some painted highlights in PR, but the paint bleeds out every time. What am I doing wrong? If Mr. Burr would like to provide a helpful link I would appreciate it, but please don't treat me like an idiot. I'm really not.

 

[glenspens]

What kind of paint and how long drying time before casting blank/

 

[BJohn]

I have not done what you are trying to accomplish, but my first thought might be to use a sealer over the paint, before trying to cast.

You may have tried, but that is what I would try next.

 

[turncrazy43]

Believe that your paint was not completely cured. Try to let the paint dry over night before pouring the PR into the mold. Maybe others will have another solution to your problem.
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[MIKL]

i only use enamel model paint, all of my blanks sit for close to a week some even longer, before i cast them, preferably in a warm area

acrylic paint didn't give me what i wanted so i never put that one into the mold

i hope this helps

MIK

 

[Jim Burr]

Try sealing the paint with clear or Testors decal sealer before casting. See, that wasn't so bad was it

 

[scjohnson243]

Try sealing the paint with clear or Testors decal sealer before casting. See, that wasn't so bad was it

I dont think I have ever seen a post by Jim without a link!!!!

I feel Naked.

:biggrin:

 

[kingkeyman]

Try sealing the paint with clear or Testors decal sealer before casting. See, that wasn't so bad was it

You goin' soft on me?

 

[kingkeyman]

On the last try, I used acrylic paint for the "artwork", then clearcoat with enamel, but cast after only 12 hours. Do you think that method would work if I let it cure for about 48 hours? Or should I just go find the testors decal stuff.
This hobby is really dollaring me to death!:biggrin:

 

[Marko50]

Seal it with Mod-Podge. Let it dry a full 24 hours and you're good to go. Works every time.

 

[Jim Burr]

On the last try, I used acrylic paint for the "artwork", then clearcoat with enamel, but cast after only 12 hours. Do you think that method would work if I let it cure for about 48 hours? Or should I just go find the testors decal stuff.
This hobby is really dollaring me to death!:biggrin:

I use this method when doing decals...just a guess on my part, but it should prevent the PR from coming in contact with the paint...Steve...this is for you!


http://www.penturners.org/forum/f14/decal-problem-need-help-123543/

 

[kingkeyman]

Seal it with Mod-Podge. Let it dry a full 24 hours and you're good to go. Works every time.

If I use mod podge is the clear enamel necessary?

 

[Jim Burr]

Seal it with Mod-Podge. Let it dry a full 24 hours and you're good to go. Works every time.

If I use mod podge is the clear enamel necessary?

Nope