And if the kitchen is enclosed and you breathe in fumes get lightheaded and
dizzy, don't worry - a lot of us used to spend good money in the '60's to
feel that way.
Ron
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> From: Lancer7676 <Lancer7676@aol.com>
> To: Michael_Nolan@cuusa.com; spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Baking
> Date: Monday, January 05, 1998 10:30 PM
>
> Mike--
>
> Yes, I have baked the enamel on many of my parts and I have been
satisfied
> with the results--The resulting finish is very smooth and hard- The heat
> apparently makes the fresh paint flow into the crevices in the metal, and
then
> bakes it to a hard enamel finish.
>
> The way I did it was to put the freshly painted parts into our preheated
350
> degree kitchen oven. I laid the parts on aluminum foil, or hung them on
wires
> from the top rack with aluminum foil beneath to catch drips. I baked the
> parts from 30-45 minutes, then removed and let cool.
>
> Of course I only did this when the wife was away for the day. It does
create
> an odor in the house. Best to ventilate the house well.
>
> ----David
> '67 Sprite MKIV, Victoria, aka, Vicky
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