The Paint Won't Dry!

[jlucky]

Greetings,

Well I finally decided to use those resin wheel/drag slick casts the other day...they looked clean...I washed them and let them dry. I then brushed on Tamiya Acrylic satin black. I did not use a primer. After two days there are still many areas that have refused to dry. They are not only tacky to touch but in some places the paint is so wet it leaves a mark on your fingers.

Is there anything I can do to fix this?

Will they eventually dry?

What if I apply Micro Sol flat coat?

Can they be stripped and repainted a different way?

Your help is greatly appreciated.

[charlie8575]

Hi, Jerry.

Yikes, what a problem you have!

My suggestion is as follows:

1. Strip the paint. Tamyia seems to remove well with 91% alcohol or Dawn Power Dissolver; I don't know if you can get that in Canada or not, but if you're not too far from Washington State, it might be worth it to grab a bottle next time you're down here.

2. Re-wash the parts thoroughly in Whestley's Bleche-Wite, and then follow with a good degreasing dish soap and lukewarm water. Allow to dry thoroughly.

3. PRIME! One thing I have been told is that resin doesn't always like acrylic paint on it, hence the constant recommendation to use automotive primer.

4. Re-paint.

Good luck.

Charlie Larkin

[RatRod]

Ditto what Charlie said, he's correct in all steps!! Good one Charlie....

[jlucky]

Thanks Charlie...I'll let you know how I make out.

[Chuck Most]

3. PRIME! One thing I have been told is that resin doesn't always like acrylic paint on it, hence the constant recommendation to use automotive primer.

He's right- I have had bad results using acrylics on resin without a primer. It does seem some resins take acrylic paints and primers better than others, but my standard MO with resin nowadays is automotive primer FIRST... well, after the body is properly cleaned and prepped, of course!