Carl Izzo Consultant

FORMULATING WIRE ENAMELS

Please send me literature, handbooks, suggestions or Web sites that may be helpful in getting me started in formulating my enamel.

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Stripping Paint from Plastics

Can I use a paint stripper to sand to paint off of the ABS?

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Iron Phosphate Over Zinc

This is a comment on the July column about applying iron phosphate over zinc.

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PAINTING POLYSTYRENE FOAM

We are also aware that by painting them we may risk destroying them due to the nature of the material. What can you suggest as a solution to our problem?

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"Class A" Finish

Can you tell me the exact definition of a “Class A” finish? What other classes are there and what defines them?

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Painting Over Wax

Naturally, the finish doesn’t adhere to the wax. Do you have a solution to this problem?

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Thick Primer

Usually pressure pots have an air-driven agitator to mix the paint. Could high agitation speed be a factor in this viscosity build up?

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More on Iron Phosphate over Zinc

I have a comment regarding a question in the May issue about delaminating on zinc substrates.

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Painting Magnesium Castings

For the past several months, we have been trying to supply a new customer with a die-cast magnesium product that is coated with a baked epoxy enamel.

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Why Paint Stainless Steel

As for painting passivated stainless steel—Why? Why would anyone want to get rid of the passivated layer and lose the benefit of its corrosion protection?

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PAINT PEELING FROM ZINC SURFACES

Can you guide us to a suitable paint to be used on zinc plated surfaces?

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FLAT CLEAR FINISHES

I’m sure there is more than one material used to make paints flat. Does any one stand out as being more resistant to burnishing? Are different agents more efficient in their ability to create a flat finish? What would be your formula for the perfect clear coat?

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