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steelhead · 12-06-2008, 03:21 PM

Did my first bunch of plugs pinted with createx the other day. Scuffed them up with 320 grit sandpaper before I applied my etex. Did my usual mix and stir for 3 minutes. I stopped after the first three cause I noticed it's not adhering evenly. I'm getting spots where it pulls back, leaving small spots on the plug that are still finished in paint only. Should I be applying a clear enamel finish coat before I put on the etex? The three plugs I was doing were all pearl paints. Does that make a difference?

I assume I can strip the three I did and repaint or reseal. Just a PIA...

12-06-2008, 03:21 PM	#1
steelhead Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North shore Posts: 1,247	Etex/createx adhesion question Did my first bunch of plugs pinted with createx the other day. Scuffed them up with 320 grit sandpaper before I applied my etex. Did my usual mix and stir for 3 minutes. I stopped after the first three cause I noticed it's not adhering evenly. I'm getting spots where it pulls back, leaving small spots on the plug that are still finished in paint only. Should I be applying a clear enamel finish coat before I put on the etex? The three plugs I was doing were all pearl paints. Does that make a difference? I assume I can strip the three I did and repaint or reseal. Just a PIA...