Krylon'ing XLR

[Gman021]

I would like to do a nice Krylon job on my XLR. From what I have read, acetone should take it off and not damage the chassis at all.


Anyone have recommendations for what krylon to use and the best way to apply it?

 

[SpenceDaddy]

Re: Krylon'ing XLR

I'm not sure what about the process or which type of paint but I did hear that carb cleaner works better than acetone... all hear say though.

 

[chainring]

Re: Krylon'ing XLR

The actual Krylon Camo paint has Fusion in it, and is nice and flat. Dries quickly, too. I just painted to good effect with it, and a clear coat of krylon satin or flat clear will protect it pretty well.

 

[xXlojackXx]

Re: Krylon'ing XLR

i use the Krylon Camo paint with a sea sponge to get the affect that I like, then give it 3 coats of Fusion matte clear and let it cure about 3-4 days and i can scrape it pretty good and it doesnt show.

 

[RobG]

Re: Krylon'ing XLR

I scuffed mine with green scotchbrite then wiped down with denatured alcohol and sprayed. After a day I hit it with Minwax poly in satin. Its pretty flat once dried and fairly durable once cured. Acetone takes it off easily. I just removed my first Krylon job with it.

 

[fit66chevy]

Re: Krylon'ing XLR

I scuffed mine also with green scotchbrite pad and wiped down with denatured alcohol.....I couldnt find the colors i wanted in flat colors (I live in a small town) I just used the colors i wanted in whatever hue and did a ton of coats of flat clear coat. it turned out nice and flat.

 

[Danco411]

Re: Krylon'ing XLR

I do Cerakote and Gunkote so I have taken off alot of Krylon to do permanent coatings. The best way to really remove it is to disassemble and soak it in acetone. Long tub for the barrel and tupperware for the action and other parts. A 30 minute soak will losen it all up then go at it with a toothbrush. Then hit it with a can of brake cleaner which will power out all the tight places. It's the soak that makes it an easy job over a PITA job.

 

[knockemdown]

Re: Krylon'ing XLR

I just bumped the XLR thread for ya with a pic of my Krylon sponge job chassis.
I've found that Fusion Ultra Flat spray to be pretty durable by itself. Never bothered to protect it with a clear coat, since I think it looks all the better once its earned some scuffs & dings.
Another convenience of sponging on Krylon is you can always do a 'touch up' in a matter of a few minutes. Or change color tones altogether...