Severe problems with spray paint. HELP
S. Stern
attempting to meet deadlines, two spray painted projects have created major
disappointments for me and my wife.
Project 1. The first was a rocker for our daughter-in-law and new
granddaughter. I am not a pro when it comes to painting, so I chose to spray
paint the rocker to eliminate brush strokes. I know enough to select
compatible paints and primers. I primed the rocker and used a Rust-oleum
furniture spray paint. The primer and first coat of paint went on very well.
The chair was going to require several coats of paint. The instructions
stated to "Apply two or more light coats a few minutes apart." Which I did.
Additionally, the instructions stated that "additional coats within 1 hour
or after 24 hours." After at least 24 hours, I applied an additional coat.
Immediately the first two coats began to crinkle and lift off of the rocker.
I was then presented with a rocker that I could not deliver on time and
paint that I had to remove. As a result, I used a brushed latex to cover the
rocker.
Project 2. About a year later, my wife built this little rocker for our
grandnephew. Similar to my problems mentioned above, my wife spray painted
the rocker (we had forgotten about my original spray paint problem) with
Rust-oleum American Accents. She then proceeded to handpaint nursery rhyme
images on the rocker. The Rust-oleum paint had the same instructions on the
can as my Project 1. After more than 48 hours to protect her handpainting,
she put a cover coat of clear spray sealer on the rocker and the original
paint crinkled and lifted of the rocker.
WHAT'S GOING ON?
The Rust-oleum contained Xylene, Toluene and Acetone. The clear spray sealer
contained Acetone, Petroleum distillates, Toluene, Trimethyl Benzene and
Xylene.
Your help would be more than appreciated.
Thanks,
Stu
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<sst...@rockisland.com> wrote:
> After spending a great deal of time in project construction, finishing
> and
> attempting to meet deadlines, two spray painted projects have created
> major
> disappointments for me and my wife.
I've no clue... you might want to visit and post a question on the
Rustoleum website:
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Preston Andreas
I think your best bet is to talk to someone at Rustoleum. I'd be curious to
hear what they say.
Preston
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>Project 2. About a year later, my wife built this little rocker for our
>grandnephew. After more than 48 hours to protect her handpainting,
>she put a cover coat of clear spray sealer on the rocker and the original
>paint crinkled and lifted of the rocker.
>
>WHAT'S GOING ON?
Nova
> After spending a great deal of time in project construction, finishing and
> attempting to meet deadlines, two spray painted projects have created major
> disappointments for me and my wife.
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Hi Stu,
I've used Rustoleum spray paint and had the exact problem you've
encountered, and good results, both with the same project... with the same spray
cans.
I had some "carriage lamps" that needed a color change. On the first
attempt I waited a little over 24 hours between coats. The first coat blistered
like crazy. On the second attempt, after resanding, I waited about a week
between coats. That time I didn't have a problem.
I attributed the problem I had to the drying conditions I was working with.
My basement shop is far less than ideal for finish curing.
--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
Steve Wolfe
> stated to "Apply two or more light coats a few minutes apart." Which I
did.
> Additionally, the instructions stated that "additional coats within 1 hour
> or after 24 hours." After at least 24 hours, I applied an additional coat.
> Immediately the first two coats began to crinkle and lift off of the
rocker.
> I was then presented with a rocker that I could not deliver on time and
> paint that I had to remove. As a result, I used a brushed latex to cover
the
> rocker.
Yep. If you're going to wait, it's better to wait longer than shorter.
The humidity and temperature will determine how long you have to wait. Try
waiting TWO days between coats.
> Project 2. About a year later, my wife built this little rocker for our
> grandnephew. Similar to my problems mentioned above, my wife spray painted
> the rocker (we had forgotten about my original spray paint problem) with
> Rust-oleum American Accents. She then proceeded to handpaint nursery rhyme
> images on the rocker. The Rust-oleum paint had the same instructions on
the
> can as my Project 1. After more than 48 hours to protect her handpainting,
> she put a cover coat of clear spray sealer on the rocker and the original
> paint crinkled and lifted of the rocker.
>
> WHAT'S GOING ON?
I don't recall the exact explanation, but it's caused by the reactions of
the chemicals. In the case of #1, you re-painted before all of the
volatiles had evaporated from the first layer of paint. Give it longer to
cure. In the case of clear sealer, it is kind of iffy. Most people I know
recommend that you get the clear-coat from the same manufacturer as the
paint, and wait at least a WEEK before applying it.
> The Rust-oleum contained Xylene, Toluene and Acetone. The clear spray
sealer
> contained Acetone, Petroleum distillates, Toluene, Trimethyl Benzene and
> Xylene.
And you're breathing the stuff? ; )
steve