Build for a Mate

[FrankenWashie]

Yes, it is, and what you have described is exactly what I was doing. Three minute rattle (or more) agitate and up end. Inverted cleaning blast, but no dice.
I've gone to the extent of solvent cleaning out the nozzle after the upside downing didn't clear it. I played with finger position on the nozzle and what seems to happen is that after a brief good spray, it sputters and spurts then i get a blast of seemingly straight propellant.

The Poly itself seems good, just the can is not behaving.

[Sonic Mountain]

Yeah, its the suspension medium clogging. I've had that exact thing happen a couple of times. More shaking required! Like till your arm falls off (Igor will be familiar with reattachment)

It's worse with a full fresh can and also happens more if it's humid. I'd be putting a bit of solvent down the stalk as well as I think most of the blockage is happening at that valve then making it's way into the nozzle. Obviously give it a good blast out to clear the solvent afterward.

Worth it for the finish results I reckon.

[FrankenWashie]

So long time between drinks on this one, finish proving problematic. I was forced to cut back and re-spray, worth it I think.



Especially liking how the headstock is coming up


A couple of small ish runs to fix, and then clearing it. Will need the run a test if Cabot’s over the rustoleum to see if there is any drama first


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[FrankenWashie]

No. More. Red. Guitars.
I am abandoning Rustoleum after this build. 4 guitars I have used it on. all 4 have been a-holes to finish.

I'm sticking to natural finishes on figured wood.

[king casey]

I would simply stop using Rustoleum.
It's giving other paint brands a bad name.

cheers, Mark.

[Sonic Mountain]

Yeah, I'm not a fan of Rustoleum any more, despite having some good results with it. It's just not that great to work with.

[McCreed]

I used Rustoleum... ONCE...


Never again...

Also, with rattle cans, I found using a trigger attachment made a difference in my application. I know it won't fix a dodgy can, but with a proper working can, I found the trigger gave me more consistent downward pressure on the button and I didn't get my finger tip in the way!

I've switched to a gun and compressor since, but I'm sure I'll use rattle cans again for something.

[FrankenWashie]

I used Rustoleum... ONCE...


Never again...

Also, with rattle cans, I found using a trigger attachment made a difference in my application. I know it won't fix a dodgy can, but with a proper working can, I found the trigger gave me more consistent downward pressure on the button and I didn't get my finger tip in the way!

I've switched to a gun and compressor since, but I'm sure I'll use rattle cans again for something.

If I could figure out a way that the other half could also get use out of a gun and compressor set up....I'd be getting one.
In the interim, I shall try some of the Non BGSFOS brands should I develop amnesia and think about painting a finish again.

[FrankenWashie]

Yeah, I'm not a fan of Rustoleum any more, despite having some good results with it. It's just not that great to work with.

While i did have some problems with the PE-SV, the finish actually turned out great, or at least better than I though it would, which is I guess why I went back to it. On this red Strat it's just been an exercise in frustration.

[Andy40]

No. More. Red. Guitars.
I am abandoning Rustoleum after this build. 4 guitars I have used it on. all 4 have been a-holes to finish.

I'm sticking to natural finishes on figured wood.

I agree FW. For rattle cans, I only use Duplicolor now.