Rustoleum 2X Paint w/Primer - long drying times - would a dehydrator help?

[bh1701]

I have used Rustoleum 2x Paint w/Primer on my last two kits. The can says that it takes about 5-7 days for paint to fully dry and harden on plastic. I definitely agree - since the models are tacky to the touch for quite a few days!

Would a dehydrator help speed up the drying time for this paint?

If so, any recommendations for an affordable one that can be found in today's market?

I've seen that 105 degrees seems to be the preferred temperature to use. How long would you generally leave the model in the dehydrator?

Thanks for any advice you can offer!

Bart

 

 

 

[Shark]

Not to be a smart a--, but that's why a lot of builders shy away from the large can Rust-Oleum paints. Plus I always had trouble with the nozzles clogging. If economy is the reason for using it, I use Krylon.

[Kromolly]

After Rust-Oleum bought Testors then killed off Model Master products I vowed not to use any Rust-Oleum products.  I have disdain for corporations that absorb great companies and then run them into the ground.

[bh1701]

I have also used Krylon paints and have been satisfied with them. Rustoleum had colors that were closer to what I needed.

No clogged nozzles yet with Rustoleum; but that may eventually happen to me.

Let's not turn this into a debate about paint brands; instead, let's please focus on my questions about dehydrators.

Thanks,

Bart

[Mike 1017]

I use a Dehydrator on all types of paint it works as advertised. I was even able to dry out Testors Gloss Black Enamel.

I have spoken     😈

[yh70]

1 hour ago, Shark said:

Not to be a smart a--, but that's why a lot of builders shy away from the large can Rust-Oleum paints. Plus I always had trouble with the nozzles clogging. If economy is the reason for using it, I use Krylon.

 their is a 1 800 # on the Rust-Oleum paint cans you can call for extra spray nozzles. they sent me 20 the time i called..just tell her you have nozzles clogging problems and she will ask you how many caps you need...

[rattle can man]

The problems I've had with said products was not nozzles. I don't use a dehydrator for my models, but a few years ago I bought an inexpensive dehydrator for herbs from my garden that you can set the temp as low as 100. You could just cut out the center of the trays or make some kind of adapter with a tray and a box or container.

[rattle can man]

just make sure you get one where you can actually set the temp, not one that is just hi, med. and low/

[slusher]

Krylon is a. Good enamel I use their paint with no trouble..

[bobss396]

I shoot either lacquer or acrylic-lacquers, so I go with automotive grade primers or good hobby primers only. Not cheap, but no drama with them.

Almost everything goes into the dehydrator. Primer takes 1.5 to 2 hours to sand between coats, color coats 2 to 3 hours. Putty work, I give it an hour before I can sand it.

[Jon Haigwood]

20 hours ago, yh70 said:

 their is a 1 800 # on the Rust-Oleum paint cans you can call for extra spray nozzles. they sent me 20 the time i called..just tell her you have nozzles clogging problems and she will ask you how many caps you need...

Most of the clogging problem I had was that they clogged inside the can. New nozzles wouldn't help. I ended up decanting and using them in a airbrush A tip for using dehydrator. never put a model in with any type of tape on it. It melts the adhesive into the paint.

[maxwell48098]

22 hours ago, bh1701 said:

No clogged nozzles yet with Rustoleum; but that may eventually happen to me.

I make sure to remove and clean the spray paint can nozzle using 1:1 auto parts cleaner with those tiny wands in their nozzle after EVERY time I use them.  The wand fits right into the paint nozzle and cleans out any buildup that could occur and plug them up.  I also store my spray paint cans upside down so the tick paint doesn't buildup in the bottom of the spray can.  Warming the paint cans up and shaking them for a couple of minutes has yet to fail me.

 

A.J.

[LennyB]

I'm not a fan of Rustoleum either, in fact I just complained to them about their product and they sent me a refund in the form of a check.

 

As to your question about the dehydrator I use one on most paint jobs. Purchased this one on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08M4FD4WR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

You will need to cut out the center of a few trays to fit a model but the unit works well. 105 degrees for about 2 hours is about the average I run it. The time depends on the type of paint.

[oldcarfan]

All the stores in our area have gone to Rustoleum and have only a limited selection of Krylon. Krylon is a much superior product and I always prefer it when I can find it much less find it in a color I need.

One good thing about where I live is the hot summers with low humidity make Rustoleum almost tolerable. But I have been searching garage sales for a good dehydrator.

[bobthehobbyguy]

The problems with Rustoleum 2x with primer are two fold. One the nozzles are designed for spraying twice the volume of paint. Second when it says it's includes primer it means the solvent is hot to etch the plastic.

There are better paints to use. However if you're going to use Rustoleum I would decant to to airbrush it.

[Zippi]

This is the Dehydrator that I use Bart and it cost $129.  Ivation dehydrator does have a smaller one for $80.  I use a lot of Rust-Oleum paint for smaller parts and I just let them set for a few days and if I need them quicker I stick them in my Dehydrator for 24 hrs at 104°.

[Jon Haigwood]

This is the one I use Goodwill $10. Only one temp but you can change it by the adjusting the height.