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Title: Fullerplast
Post by: Sharppoint on February 25, 2010, 09:37:00 AM
were can i purchase fullerpast
Title: Re: Fullerplast
Post by: Apex Predator on February 25, 2010, 09:59:00 AM
Van Dee decorating, Miami,
FL.  Only place I know of.

http://www.van-dee.com/
Title: Re: Fullerplast
Post by: bjansen on February 25, 2010, 11:07:00 AM
Marty, I was always wondering what you actually order on that site.  Do you order both a gallon of the Fullerplast, plus the catalyst...and if you need the catalys,how much catalyst do you need for a gallon.

Also just wondering, as your finish on yours bows looks exellent,....do you use satin or gloss?

Thanks
Title: Re: Fullerplast
Post by: Jason Scott on February 25, 2010, 12:17:00 PM
I know of another bowyer that has a textured finish similar to his. This guy uses gloss but on the last coat he sprays from a distance and lets the finish collect into larger droplets that start to slightly dry before landing on the surface. Turn the volume up and from a distance the droplets will not level all the way and will dry with a texture. You could experiment on something smooth until it gives the result. In theory, I guess it's like adjusting the gun as to not give a good even coating for the rougher texture. When it's spraying crappy that's just about right.
Title: Re: Fullerplast
Post by: manfromthepast on February 25, 2010, 05:17:00 PM
Make sure to follow all health and safety precautions when using this stuff.  The nickname for Fullerplast is "death in a can".
Title: Re: Fullerplast
Post by: Apex Predator on February 25, 2010, 08:46:00 PM
I use satin.  You can skim gloss off the top before mixing if you want.  When you call, let them know you are building bows.  You will order a gallon of finish, one bottle of catalyst, and some of the fast synol thinner.  I've tried other lacquer thinners but had problems with it.
Title: Re: Fullerplast
Post by: bjansen on February 25, 2010, 09:16:00 PM
Sounds good.  Thanks for the info Marty.