Re: [Paddlewise] Krylon Fusion for Polyethylene?

From: Leonhardt, William J <wjleonhardt_at_bnl.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 10:51:59 -0400
At 04:45 PM 6/13/2004 -0400, Ken Schroeter wrote:
>SNIP
>I plan to lightly sand, then using a heat gun (less than 500 degrees),
>gently melt down the more "hairy" areas, not fretting too
>much about a couple of deeper gouges. Then I plan to apply a couple layers
>of gloss (satin) Krylon Fusion (prep in accordance with maker) over a couple
>days, then let it cure for 7-10 days.

Ken,

I have no info on the Krylon paint, but I'd like to add a comment on your 
proposed prep.  For some of the raised areas that you would normally sand, 
you might try a sharp cabinet scraper.  This is used in wood working all 
the time and leaves the surface smoother than most sanding (at least the 
coarser grits).  See any wodworking text for the technique.

Good luck,

Bill Leonhardt
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