Re: best paint to use for tins

From: G.Penate <penate_at_domain.name.suppressed>
Date: Wed 27 Jun 2001 - 09:35:51 PDT

----- Original Message -----
From: "gina" <ginabell@ix.netcom.com>

> I've tried making a couple of pinhole cameras out of different types of
> tins and have a chronic problem-the black paint flakes off and doesnt
adhere
> well to the inside of the metal tins. Can anyone recommend a better
paint?
> Currently using Krylon matte black.

My solution for that problem was to sand the inside of the can with a rough
sandpaper and then paint it with regular paint, the oldest can was painted 6
or 7 years ago and still no flaking. Try sanding and then spray painting
it, it just may work.

Guillermo
Received on Wed Jun 27 12:35:36 2001

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