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Post by jazhow2 on Jan 16, 2005 22:56:25 GMT 10
Does any one have any tips for how to best prepare the outside of bondwood vans (walls)for re-painting?  The existing ply is in resonably good condition and the paint is not peeling much.....a good sand will fix most of it....but... There are some "surface cracks'' ..the that will need filling and sanding will leave low spots...I would like to fill them with something that will take the elements...whats the best product..anyone have a favourite tried and proven method  ) before sealing and painting. Thanks, Marc ;D |
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Post by trev n carrots on Jan 16, 2005 23:14:29 GMT 10
marc, i used auto filler (bog)
it'll flex without cracking
cheers trev
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2005 8:05:12 GMT 10
Hey Marc Selleys make a heap of products that are similar to silastic but have no silicone in them. They are extremely flexible and waterproof. Just make sure you pick one that does not contain silicone as your paint will "fry up" as you paint over it. i am sending this reply from work and I cant remember the name of the stuff i used. I know it is grey and I think it mentions marine grade. I used the same product on an old putt putt launch a few years ago. Most "Surface cracks" are only as deep as the first layer of ply and shouldnt take a lot to tidy up. Give the damage a god rub remove any loose splinters etc. I have just been through the sanding and painting of my little 9 foot bondwood. I stuffed up by spraying it with a low sheen acrylic. Not happy , everytime i touch it I leave a dirty finger mark that doesnt come of easily. I will be sanding it back and respraying it with an oil based enamel. Not sure what the consenus is on this list which is best. Acrylic or Enamel . low sheen or full gloss. I had concerns about the enamel peeling off over acrylic. i asked a few painters and a paint supply shop and they inform me it is Ok to paint enamel over acrylic but not vise versa. Just ensure that the existing coat is scuffed up. I have a mate who is an industrial spray painter . He wants to do it in a two pack enamel. Reckons you can throw rocks at it and it wont chip.........I told him he can paint it but I wont let him throw rocks when he is finished.  When rubbing down take the time to "feather out" all edges . Check for any areas that need renailing , a few extra nails will ensure you have a flat surface Aim the hose across the tops of any windows and check for leaks running down the inside of the glass. seal them properly before painting. If any of the old sealer looks cracked or crazed, get stuck into it with a triangle paint scaper and use a good sealer ( Again -Not silicone based) HTH Dont make the mistakes I did. Reddo |
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jan 17, 2005 22:09:01 GMT 10
Hi Reddo
I always thought that the deal with acrylic/enamel was the other way around. That you should not paint enamel onto acrylic, because the acrylic is really a layer sitting on top of the painted material and if it lifts, then the enamel would also lift. Thanks for the tips about filling. I have just started working on my Propert and will make good use of your info. Regards Ray
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Post by Scootman on Jan 18, 2005 0:58:18 GMT 10
Im pretty sure that you cant paint acrylic over enamel. I did up an old house and found that out the hard way. IT just spreads like water and what a mess to clean up.
Scoot.
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