The instructions say not to clean the surface with TSP. Uh oh! Done did. What should I do before I paint?
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The paint is awful and old & it will ruin your paint job so don't use it. It stinks. Got to Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams & get a good oil based fresh paint. I called Zinser & they said it was old stock & it has to be fresh & why my paint job looks awful. I got all the paint off & worked for weeks for all my hard work to be ruined. Just call them & ask about tsp & check if it expired if u must use it. I learned the hard way & then to find it is not good. If it gets cold or two hot you get a terrible lumpy mess or some is solid some streaky & u think I just need a better brush so u try a roller & you never had a chance. The paint is awful and old & it will ruin your paint job so don't use it. It stinks. Got to Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams & get a good oil based fresh paint. I called Zinser & they said it was old stock & it has to be fresh & why my paint job looks awful. I got all the paint off & worked for weeks for all my hard work to be ruined. Just call them & ask about tsp & check if it expired if u must use it. I learned the hard way & then to find it is not good. If it gets cold or two hot you get a terrible lumpy mess or some is solid some streaky & u think I just need a better brush so u try... » Read More The paint is awful and old & it will ruin your paint job so don't use it. It stinks. Got to Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams & get a good oil based fresh paint. I called Zinser & they said it was old stock & it has to be fresh & why my paint job looks awful. I got all the paint off & worked for weeks for all my hard work to be ruined. Just call them & ask about tsp & check if it expired if u must use it. I learned the hard way & then to find it is not good. If it gets cold or two hot you get a terrible lumpy mess or some is solid some streaky & u think I just need a better brush so u try a roller & you never had a chance. « Show Less
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If you already cleaned your surface with the tsp, then the only thing you can do is rinse the surface before you paint. I don't think it would be a huge deal but you don't want to risk your project so I would just use water & dawn dish soap to rinse the remaining tsp away from the surface. Good luck!
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We cleaned the walls with vinegar and water before we painted. That did a great job of cleaning.
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You probably didn't clean off the wall in prep. Sandy flat paint can prevent adhesion. You can leave it off to dry, lay them on a cardboard once dry, and spray with contact adhesive. It won't be removable anymore though.
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I would spritz it with water and let it soften before trying to remove, the paint should be alright. As always, apply a good coat of wax after using the polishing compound.
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I used acrylic paint and clear coat and it worked well, but make sure you wash it with degreaser and use a primer for best results
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You should burn it first. You can go the other way but you'll need to be certain that it is completely dry before you burn it. There is a possibility the graphics could smear if you don't. Not likely but a possibility.
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The directions say hand wash with a mild detergent. I would agree - the surface is so good and wouldn't want it to pit.
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Hi, Yes you should Paint the whole Hull before you Put it Together cause that's what I did, I recommend you use Masking Tape around it as well before you start Painting, the whole Hull is in Black so all you would have to do is the Red Waterline on the Bottom and the White on the Top.
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If you are going to use chalkboard paint again, then I'd very lightly sand the surface, clean it, and then repaint with the same paint. If you are going to use a different paint, do the same thing, but make sure you use latex rather than oil-based paint. I'm a big fan of no-VOC paint.
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There a re several steps. First, the tub must be thoroughly cleaned using a cleaner that removes soap residue and lime deposits. I used CLR and TSP (trisodium phosphate). Then the tub surface must be sanded with 400 grit and then 600 grit sandpaper. Sand the entire tub with the 400 and then do it again with the 600 grit. Rinse off the dust and thoroughly dry the tub. Use masking tape and newspaper to cover anything you don't want painted. Then the rest is applying two coats allowing time to dry between each coat. I wrote a pretty extensive writeup in the reviews section, take a look there. Others have also given some great advice. The bottom line is, budget enough time, be thorough performing each step and don't skip any step, all of them are important.
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I would use a nylon spatula and sponge with a little soap and gently rub it out. Clean it after each use carefully as mentioned after turning it off for about ten mins.
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I'd suggest you use a liquid detergent instead. If the powder doesn't fully dissolve, and gets trapped in the nap, you'll end up scratching the paint. Liquid detergentis much safer. As with any microfiber, don't launder with terry cloth or cotton fabrics, and air dry, or dry on the lowest heat setting.
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Hello Bill, To use any primer or paint, you have to clean the metal. Most new metal has at least traces of manufacturing oil on it. This will ruin your paint job even before it's finished. Clean the metal with a strong dishwashing liquid and rinse well with hot water. If you don't have compressed air, at least get as much water out of the inside as possible, then dry off the tube with a clean towel. The make sure that the first inch of the inside is dry so the paint on the edges is not affected by water. Then Prime. The thorough cleaning is very important. Hope that helps! Joe
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You could just paint but the first coat will absorb into the wood and your painting won't be on the surface. I would do either one coat of gesso first or and all over coat of acrylic first.
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Use a thick cheap foam roller. Dip it in paint and roll it on the trey repeatedly until it's soaked into the sponge and very little is left on the surface and lightly roll it on. Put several light Coates on this way and use a pin to clear any holes that may get plugged before they dry. This way is tedious but it looks great when complete
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Don't use spray paint because the chemical in it will eat the Styrofoam. Just use ceiling paint and roll it on.
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What I did was sanded all the clear coat off. Then wash with soap and let it dry and tape what you don't want liner on.
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What Thomas said. Just make certain you rinse it really, really well so no soap remains.