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                        Aztek and AlClad (do they mix?)

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                        echolmberg
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Green Bay, WI USA
                        Aztek and AlClad (do they mix?)
                        Posted by echolmberg on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 2:44 PM
                        Hi everyone!

                        I've got a P-51 that I've prepped with Krylon in anticipation of finishing it with AlClad. However, I was wondering if the AlClad will have any detrimental effect on the plastic nozzles used by Aztek. Will mineral spirits work for the post-painting clean up?

                        Thanks for your help!

                        Eric

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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 6:34 PM
                        Alclad2 is a lacquer. The AB should be cleaned with lacquer thinner. I have no experience with the Aztek AB's but if the nozzles can't tolerate lacquer it could be a problem.

                        Regards, Rick
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        echolmberg
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Green Bay, WI USA
                        Posted by echolmberg on Thursday, February 17, 2005 11:49 AM
                        I wasn't sure if the lacquer would melt the plastic. Does anyone out there know? I know a lot of people use AlClad. Can someone shed some light on this please?

                        Eric

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                        waikong
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: NYC, USA
                        Posted by waikong on Thursday, February 17, 2005 11:56 AM
                        I've used Alclad on 2 models with an Axtek 470 with no problems. Just make sure you clean out the AB properly immediately afterwards. I've heard some people claim laquer causes problems with the seals inside. But like I've said, I had no problem so far, but thought I'll mention it.

                        My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

                         

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                        echolmberg
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Green Bay, WI USA
                        Posted by echolmberg on Thursday, February 17, 2005 2:37 PM
                        Waikong, thank you for the info! I'll have to run out and get some lacquer thinner then.

                        Best wishes!

                        Eric

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