Krylon Disaster

GMorrison

Krylon is crap now. I used to like it, but something has changed.

 

I used to be a big fan of Krylon, but they kept changing their formulas, and the stuff got worse and worse.  I no longer use it either.

For removing paint I now use Purple Power cleaner.

Yeah, Krylon is good for lawn furniture and boat anchors.

Krylon is crap now. I used to like it, but something has changed.

Spray some out of the rattle can on some sprue or not used parts and let dry.  then hit it with brake fluid or oven cleaner and see it if bites into the plastic.  Might have to try a soft bristle tooth brush for the recesses.  Check to see if it scratches the plastic with your choice of agent.

Thanks everyone.  I think ModelMaker is correct - I didn't leave any time for the gas to dissipate prior to spraying.

I had painted a few parts that will not be needed, and this afternoon attempted several of the things I have on hand prior to running out for some brake fluid or oven cleaner.  Windex didn't work.  WD-40 didn't work.  Mineral spirits didn't work.  But Goop Off did, I think.  I say I think because even though I see nothing wrong with the plastic, it did take the paint right off but I was getting the feeling that if I left that stuff on for too long, it would melt the plastic.  

The initial problem may have been that you didn't let the decanted paint "gas out" enough. You need to let the decanted paint settle in the container for a few hours uncovered until the little bubbles of propellent dissapear. Maybe the finish trouble. I always use model paint when I can and avoid household paints. You may also need to sand the kit to get all the paint off. It will come off. Don't trash the kit. Let this be a learing experience.

I think Drano gel formula will take it off fine and it won't hurt the plastic, then rinse with water.But don't wait two weeks to get around to it.

I never found Krylon to be a good answer to model painting except their light gray and their red oxide primers but I haven't even used those now in probably 15 years or so. I think Krylon is great for a cast iron radiator in your bathroom or on lawn furniture, things it was designed to cover. I used to use the black at work and if I recall right it could blush when sprayed in really high humidity.

I'd second Don's thought on brake fluid...wash it down after with alchol, maybe a couple of times so any thing in nooks and crannies gets cleaned out.  Will cause issues with further painting if not completely gone.

Don't try lacquer thinner or acetone.  Fresh paint can sometimes be wiped off with mineral spirits.  If you want to strip the whole model, there are various liquids that will work, including drain cleaners and brake fluid.  Here is a thread with a lot of suggestions.

I have had problems with Krylon lately too. The pigment settled out fast and seems kind of coarse.

I always test spray on some junk plastic before spraying the model.

Don