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Krylon base coat for AlClad?

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  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Green Bay, WI USA
Krylon base coat for AlClad?
Posted by echolmberg on Monday, May 10, 2004 12:54 PM
Hi everyone! I picked up a bottle of AlClad Chrome the other day. I've heard lots of good stuff about this AlClad and I wanted to give it a try but I've heard that you need to give it a primer coat first. I thought I've heard people say that for the AlClad chrome they've had good results with Krylon gloss black.

1) Is this true?
2) Am I correct in thinking that Krylon is an automotive paint?

I was also wondering if this Krylon comes in an aerosol or can I get a small bottle of the stuff and thin it? If I were able to get it in a small bottle, what would be the best type of thinner to use for air-brushing?

Thanks in advance!

Eric

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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 10, 2004 6:01 PM
1. it works well with any paints.
2. its a house paint
  • Member since
    February 2003
Posted by mass tactical on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 7:25 AM
Eric: I have had great success with Krylon "Short Cuts" Gloss balck. Short Cuts goes on quickl and drys very fast. Comes in a 1 oz bottle and can be airbrushed. Thin and cleanup with lacquer thinner. Remember to use good ventilation. "Short Cuts" can be found in the paint section of K Mart. To check other retail sources, go to Krylon on the web.

Mike McShea
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 12:47 PM
I posted this in another Alclad thread.

Have a look at Alclad's homepage they have a couple of hints. http://www.alclad2.com/index2.html

Here is a link for application instructions http://www.alclad2.com/directions.html
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Green Bay, WI USA
Posted by echolmberg on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 12:47 PM
Hi guys!

Thanks for the info! It helps a lot. Can't wait to give it a try.

Eric

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