Re: Baking paint or paint baking, whatever. . .

["BJ8Healeys" <sbyers@ec.rr.com>]

Hi, Ron -

I use Plastikote engine enamel in a spray can, spray the parts, bake them at
300 deg. for an hour, and repeat two more times.  This gives a tough, durable
coating that resists rust.  The better you clean the parts before baking, the
better the final (and long-term) result.  No primer is required.

It also creates an odor that can be objectionable.  Running the vent fan while
baking, and having a very sympathetic and accommodating wife helps.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Ron Yates
  To: vintage-race@autox.team.net ; TR's ; MGs ; Healey list
  Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 4:47 PM
  Subject: Baking paint or paint baking, whatever. . .


  I'm looking for info/help on baking small painted parts in the kitchen
oven.
  Temp., duration, etc.

  I wasn't able access info in the archive. It could be there, I just wasn't
  keystrokng the correct questions.

  If you've done this I would appreciating any thing you can share.

  Thanks,

  Ron