hi i have a question how much paint did you think i need to paint a whole car i have a nissan 300zx im thinking about buying hok paint did you think 1 quart its in off or i need more thank you
@mexic1an I don't think a quart will be enough for one car. You might want to ask a local paint jobber. You are talking about probably a couple of quarts.
@TheRocketSilo Thanks, Andy, yes, you are right, but since math has never been my forte, and I don't use any paint system that requires hardener, I just use the cups for the mixing. The rest is loose eyeballing. Best, DC
@damncranky666 me too , it's works for you , that's what matters . It's all good,just wanted to clear up the ratio thing for viewers future reference.
if just using 2 components , you ignore the third column on the cup .
pour paint in the first column to a numbered line, than pour reducer "to the same number" in the second column. that will give the correct reduction for the ratio you choose to use
@TheRocketSilo Thanks, Andy, yes, that's my main goal, to have people get the right information so that they don't struggle like I do. THANK YOU, my friend.
Have you found any paints that come ready to spray or is it a general rule of thumb that some reducing will be required? Do you recommend some kind of hot fan or dryer to better bake the color in? I like those little bowls with how much you should mix, they look like a big help, and somewhat of a stress reliever. Reducer is almost the same as a lacquer or enamel thinner?
@faithfulcmm1972 You can get ready to spray, mixed paints from COASTAIRBRUSH. They sell HOK by the ounce. I usually get the 2-4oz mixes. Good stuff. Just protect your skin, lungs, eyes, etc . . . be safe when you spray paint. Every paint system has its own thinner. Use it when you can. Thanks for staying tuned in.
Depends on the paint system. If I am using urethane, I use cheap lacquer thinner, and if I am using acrylics, I use window cleaning fluid. I also use AUTO AIR COLORS AIRBRUSH CLEANER, that stuff works like a charm.
Great question, I have a couple of over-mouth-and-nose masks from Home Depot, and they help keep the vapors out. You have to make sure it fits right. If you smell the vapors, then it's NOT covering you. You have to put it on and NOT smell anything.
@ModelKarKid I purchased a good mask from an auto body supply shop, back when I used it on my large rockets ,,, however I moved to the acrylics for plastic models ,, this system is very expensive for simple car models and requires total safety precautions ! the ill effect to your body is accumulative
i aint no car sprayer but i would say that you would need 4 litres to do a big car but check as i may be well out on that
MrGoldrushman 3 days ago
hi i have a question how much paint did you think i need to paint a whole car i have a nissan 300zx im thinking about buying hok paint did you think 1 quart its in off or i need more thank you
mexic1an 1 week ago
@mexic1an I don't think a quart will be enough for one car. You might want to ask a local paint jobber. You are talking about probably a couple of quarts.
damncranky666 1 week ago
Doc , I believe you are mistaken ,,, with paint ratios the paint is always , always,, the first number.
2:1 means 2 parts paint 1 part reducer..which has always been hoks standard recommendation... not the bible of course
TheRocketSilo 2 weeks ago
@TheRocketSilo and if there are 3 numbers like 3:2:1 it's
paint:hardener:reducer... this is the industry standard .. the paint amount is always first
that's why the mixing cups have the paint column first.. you always add to the paint. not paint to reducer or hardener
TheRocketSilo 2 weeks ago
@TheRocketSilo That makes perfect sense. Thanks, Andy.
damncranky666 2 weeks ago
@TheRocketSilo Thanks, Andy, yes, you are right, but since math has never been my forte, and I don't use any paint system that requires hardener, I just use the cups for the mixing. The rest is loose eyeballing. Best, DC
damncranky666 2 weeks ago
@damncranky666 me too , it's works for you , that's what matters . It's all good,just wanted to clear up the ratio thing for viewers future reference.
if just using 2 components , you ignore the third column on the cup .
pour paint in the first column to a numbered line, than pour reducer "to the same number" in the second column. that will give the correct reduction for the ratio you choose to use
TheRocketSilo 1 week ago
@TheRocketSilo Thanks, Andy, yes, that's my main goal, to have people get the right information so that they don't struggle like I do. THANK YOU, my friend.
damncranky666 1 week ago
Have you found any paints that come ready to spray or is it a general rule of thumb that some reducing will be required? Do you recommend some kind of hot fan or dryer to better bake the color in? I like those little bowls with how much you should mix, they look like a big help, and somewhat of a stress reliever. Reducer is almost the same as a lacquer or enamel thinner?
faithfulcmm1972 1 month ago
@faithfulcmm1972 You can get ready to spray, mixed paints from COASTAIRBRUSH. They sell HOK by the ounce. I usually get the 2-4oz mixes. Good stuff. Just protect your skin, lungs, eyes, etc . . . be safe when you spray paint. Every paint system has its own thinner. Use it when you can. Thanks for staying tuned in.
damncranky666 1 month ago
What primer do you use underneath the HoK paints? I want to use HoK paints rather than the Tamiyas I have.
zero32000 5 months ago
@zero32000 I use Plastikote exclusively, it's the one primer that has always done the best for me.
damncranky666 5 months ago
i used house of kolor all time for airbrushing man is the best paint for anything
hefty88 9 months ago
Depends on the paint system. If I am using urethane, I use cheap lacquer thinner, and if I am using acrylics, I use window cleaning fluid. I also use AUTO AIR COLORS AIRBRUSH CLEANER, that stuff works like a charm.
damncranky666 10 months ago
what do you use to clean the sprayers/tools?
MrTheGrdo 10 months ago
THIS IS GREAT DOC!!
scotty623 11 months ago
You can get bottles from sks-bottle. Google them.
damncranky666 11 months ago
great vid thanx
bigblockluv 11 months ago
where did you get the contaier to store the paint in?
shawniscool1000 11 months ago
Great question, I have a couple of over-mouth-and-nose masks from Home Depot, and they help keep the vapors out. You have to make sure it fits right. If you smell the vapors, then it's NOT covering you. You have to put it on and NOT smell anything.
damncranky666 11 months ago
What kind of saftey equipment do you recommend? Like face mask?
ModelKarKid 11 months ago
@ModelKarKid I purchased a good mask from an auto body supply shop, back when I used it on my large rockets ,,, however I moved to the acrylics for plastic models ,, this system is very expensive for simple car models and requires total safety precautions ! the ill effect to your body is accumulative
TheRocketSilo 11 months ago
House of Kolor is automotive paint but it can be used on metal, wood, and or plastic with great results.
The paint strainer DOES NOT remove the metal flake from the paint. If the flakes were bigger, it would, but these are pearls.
damncranky666 11 months ago
Hi Dr C,
Does the filter paper remove any of the metal flecks from the paint?
Safwentay 11 months ago
Dr.Cranky what is this type paint for ????????? Like is this type of paint for metal wood and or for plastic ?
ArtofModeling 11 months ago
nice how to,doc!
samfrye1 11 months ago