Once this is mixed into oil based enamel, how long can it be worked with or stored? Does it act as a catalyst and need to be use within a few hours?
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After the 30 min bake in I would use the paint in a few hours. Later that night of painting I check the mixing cup and it was allready skinned over 12 hours later. Also open hardners have a short shelf life. I wouldn't use an open container past a few months
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I used clear and did not paint. It seemed to dry in a few hours so I think 24 hours would work fine.
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I don't exactly know. Since the paint is water-based, drying out inside the bottle is possible. I don't know the shelf-life on the paint. Upon first opening the bottle, there was plenty of liquid along with the glow substance, so if you close the bottle (tighten the cap) well, it should remain usable for quite a while. After applying the paint, the drying time (24-hours recommended) allows the liquid to evaporate and leave only the glow substance remaining. For my purposes, I applied a few thin coats of clear fingernail polish after the paint drying time, to help seal and protect the glow substance from moisture. I hope that helps. I don't exactly know. Since the paint is water-based, drying out inside the bottle is possible. I don't know the shelf-life on the paint. Upon first opening the bottle, there was plenty of liquid along with the glow substance, so if you close the bottle (tighten the cap) well, it should remain usable for quite a while. After applying the paint, the drying time (24-hours recommended) allows the liquid to evaporate and leave only the glow substance remaining. For my purposes, I applied a few thin coats of clear fingernail polish after the paint drying time, to help seal and protect the glow... » Read More I don't exactly know. Since the paint is water-based, drying out inside the bottle is possible. I don't know the shelf-life on the paint. Upon first opening the bottle, there was plenty of liquid along with the glow substance, so if you close the bottle (tighten the cap) well, it should remain usable for quite a while. After applying the paint, the drying time (24-hours recommended) allows the liquid to evaporate and leave only the glow substance remaining. For my purposes, I applied a few thin coats of clear fingernail polish after the paint drying time, to help seal and protect the glow substance from moisture. I hope that helps. « Show Less
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I've always added just after I pour the last of my new oil into the engine. Not saying this is best or only way however as long as you get this product into the engine is what matters. It will take a couple hundred miles before it will fully affect anything.
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I would not suggest it since it is water based. Paint may chip or flake off over time. I would use an enamel for metal, or silver rustoleum spray paint.
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I waited a couple of hours between coats. I did very thin coats. I found this paint dried in a similar fashion to others. It wasn't significantly longer For drying time in my experience
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The paint will stay if you "bake" it-- let the mugs air cure for 24 hours. Once dry, place them in a cold oven, shut the door, and turn the oven on to 325 degrees for 40 minutes. Turn the oven off but let them cool while still inside the oven. (There are different methods of "baking" the mugs, but this is the one I used on a wine glass. You can run searches on Google or Pinterest to find other methods. There is also a marker remover made by the same company that you may want to purchase just in case you need to re-do....Hope this helps!)
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Yes, the etching is permenant and will remain if it gets wet. I did have to leave the product on for quite a while for it to have the etching effect I wanted. I applied several coats as well and left each one on for about 30 minutes.
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These paints may be mixed to create other colors. They are oil based paints. Painted objects take a couple of hours to dry. For best results, do not handle painted objects for a couple of days to allow for complete drying.
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I waited 72 hrs and insured that everything was as dry as possible. I found other instructions that said as little as 8-24 hours, but I wanted to be sure that I wasn't trapping uncured material under a paint designed to seal moisture and not breathe. BTW it worked and I have had no problems since.
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I have used it for enameling on copper. Just once, but it worked very well.
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I've only ever mixed it with resin which turn out quite well, i do have a paint product as well which i discovered is simply the powder in a translucent once dry paint but the powder was gritty not dissolved in the paint which is how I found out, so I'm not sure if it would actually disolve, though you have my interest, I make fairies that glow and a snow globe type of trinket would be very interesting, I believe I will do some mixing this afternoon and relate my findings
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I have never had an easy time with enamel - it discolors over time. BUT my friend did give me one great clue. Take some dishWASHER soap (not regular dish soap), and put it in the pot with hot water to soak overnight. In the morning, dump out the water and for the most part, everything just washes right out. Good luck!
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It is a fuel additive ,so if it is sealed tightly it should be good fo a fairly long time.Otherwise it will evaporate and not be any good.
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I used it with water based enamel paint. I cleaned the brush in warm water until rinse water ran clean.
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I suggest that after each washing and drying coat with a thin layer of oil. This is not a non stick finish and not nearly as good as the old enamel interiors. You may need to add some oil each time you cook.
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I treated with the mineral oil and began using the following day. I've treated it a fre times over the last year and have used it within a few hours on occasion.