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bluec10 · 08-11-2009, 03:39 PM

I'm in the process of installing a brake booster on my truck and I'm having paint issues. I sanded and cleaned the booster and brackets and carefully cleaned everything with automotive grease and wax remover. I primed it with Rustoleum primer - the industrial stuff with the yellow hard hat. Does this stuff just take a long time to dry? It's been two days and the primer still has "drag" when I run a finger over it.

**leddzepp** · 08-11-2009, 03:50 PM

How humid is it where you are located? High humidity will keep a quality paint/primer from drying.

mclairmo · 08-11-2009, 05:36 PM

Some say Rustoleum never dries, especially in humid climates. That's why I use Krylon and Duplicolor products for my cars/trucks. Maybe try putting the parts in the oven at low heat, like 100 degrees F for awhile? I've done that before. However, be prepared for the house to smell like paint and your wife to kill you.

bluec10 · 08-11-2009, 05:48 PM

Conversation Last Night:

Me: Honey, do you mind if I put some parts in the oven to dry the paint?

My Wife: I don't mind, just dont' use one of my good pans. Will it smell?

Me: Yes, a bit.

My Wife: Then no.

mclairmo · 08-11-2009, 06:58 PM

Big A$$ Toaster oven out in the garage? Problem solved.

70Custom10Nut · 08-11-2009, 08:46 PM

here's at thought. Get on craig's list or something like it an buy an old range. Doesn't matter if the top works, you want the oven. then you get one of those do-it-yourself powder coat kit and go to town in the garage. Just a sugestion

Fastfun · 08-11-2009, 09:53 PM

With Rustoleum products it is better to use light coats and let dry between coats. I would try a heat gun or a hair dryer

hchad18 · 08-11-2009, 10:14 PM

Rustoleum has replaced Duplicolor at our local Autozones. I used the Duplicolor for quite a while and feel the Rustoleum is an inferior product. I dont know about days but it does not seem to dry as fast or nice as the Duplicolor did.

unclewatts · 08-11-2009, 11:00 PM

Funny. I also used Rustoleum on my brake booster. I shot my Hood latch and center grill brace with it too and it took two or three days for it to dry. My location experiences 105Deg. heat with desert-like humidity. I am sure that there are a lot better products out there and I would love to hear some suggestions too. BTW, I tried the Ace Hardware product also and didn't find it any better.

Rack Man · 08-11-2009, 11:10 PM

Rustoleum is absolute JUNK in my opinion....takes forever to dry!

Krylon is the bomb!

mclairmo · 08-12-2009, 02:03 AM

I've used Krylon since 1987 and it is great. I love thier semi gloss black and Dull Aluminum. Have started using Duplicolor recently and like it, too. Nothin else works well enough for me.

PanelDeland · 08-12-2009, 07:47 AM

Krylon only here.I have had the same issue with "Crustoleum"Krylon usually dries in 15 min when humidity is low and less then 30 unless it's raining.

MotorSeven · 08-12-2009, 08:03 AM

Krylon here too. Wallyworld carries all the colors cheap. I rattle canned an entire turck camper for $25....came out great!

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68gmsee · 08-12-2009, 08:19 AM

I used Rustoleum on the bed of my truck last summer. I found out that it does take several days to cure to a hard finish.

Here in Texas we have lots of days over 100 and even though the paint dried to the touch in a short time, it was still soft when nicked with my fingernail. After 2-3 days in the hot sun, it got hard and you couldn't nick it anymore.

I suggest waiting at least a week in you area and give it plenty of time to cure.

turp mcspray · 08-12-2009, 09:16 AM

If I remember correctly Rustoleum is kind of an oil based product. That would explain the very slow dry times. Krylon is Laquer and my favorite spray bomb as well. 1613 semi flat, is dead on for that factory satin black look.

**leddzepp** · 08-12-2009, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

I used Rustoleum on the bed of my truck last summer. I found out that it does take several days to cure to a hard finish.

Here in Texas we have lots of days over 100 and even though the paint dried to the touch in a short time, it was still soft when nicked with my fingernail. After 2-3 days in the hot sun, it got hard and you couldn't nick it anymore.

I suggest waiting at least a week in you area and give it plenty of time to cure.

x 2. There are more solids in Rustoleum compared to other spray paints which are mostly solvent. This is why it takes longer to dry. This is also why the finish is a lot more durable compared to other brands. IMO Krylon is junk, it comes off very easily.

fxdxharley · 08-12-2009, 11:25 AM

Rustoleum is a good product. yes it does take awhile to dry if you put it on to thick. seveal light coats works best with like 10 min in between coats. once its dry the stuff is tough as nails. I use on my motorcycle parts and it holds up great.

mrein3 · 08-12-2009, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turp mcspray

If I remember correctly Rustoleum is kind of an oil based product. That would explain the very slow dry times. Krylon is Laquer and my favorite spray bomb as well. 1613 semi flat, is dead on for that factory satin black look.

Ditto on the 1613. I learned that on the Chevelle forum years ago.

In fact just yesterday I told a co-worker to go to Wal*Mart and grab a can or two of Krylon #1613 to touch up some stuff on the underside of his truck.

I always keep a can or two on hand in the shop at home.

mclairmo · 08-12-2009, 01:42 PM

I used Krylon 1613 for the taillight panel on my Camaro to give it that factory SS look and it has held up great, just have to prep it correctly. I also used it to paint my entire engine bay and other parts on my 71 Mustang and it lasted many years with no problems.

**leddzepp** · 08-12-2009, 01:55 PM

I always prep everything correctly...still have problems with Kraplon. Maybe because my vehicles are driven daily. Crustoleum has worked better for me, but if you want it to last forever, go with POR 15's paint line.

mclairmo · 08-12-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

I always prep everything correctly...still have problems with Kraplon. Maybe because my vehicles are driven daily. Crustoleum has worked better for me, but if you want it to last forever, go with POR 15's paint line.

You are correct that my truck and Camaro are not daily drivers but my Mustang was my daily driver in highschool and the Krylon held up fine in the engine bay, on the engine parts like the power steering pump and all the pulleys, fan and brackets. However, we don't get any snow here and not much rain.

bluec10 · 08-12-2009, 05:56 PM

So...it's been a few days now and the primer is dry. It was a bit humid when I primed the parts, so I'll give the Rustoleum the benefit of the doubt. I painted the black final coat today and I'm very happy with the results, but I'm going to give it plenty of time to dry properly. The stuff covers very well - nice gloss.

08-11-2009, 03:50 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Rustoleum Products How humid is it where you are located? High humidity will keep a quality paint/primer from drying. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

08-11-2009, 05:36 PM	#3
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Rustoleum Products Some say Rustoleum never dries, especially in humid climates. That's why I use Krylon and Duplicolor products for my cars/trucks. Maybe try putting the parts in the oven at low heat, like 100 degrees F for awhile? I've done that before. However, be prepared for the house to smell like paint and your wife to kill you. Last edited by mclairmo; 08-11-2009 at 05:36 PM.

08-11-2009, 05:48 PM	#4
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	Re: Rustoleum Products Conversation Last Night: Me: Honey, do you mind if I put some parts in the oven to dry the paint? My Wife: I don't mind, just dont' use one of my good pans. Will it smell? Me: Yes, a bit. My Wife: Then no. __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

08-11-2009, 06:58 PM	#5
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Rustoleum Products Big A$$ Toaster oven out in the garage? Problem solved.

08-11-2009, 08:46 PM	#6
70Custom10Nut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vilseck Germany (currently) Posts: 317	Re: Rustoleum Products here's at thought. Get on craig's list or something like it an buy an old range. Doesn't matter if the top works, you want the oven. then you get one of those do-it-yourself powder coat kit and go to town in the garage. Just a sugestion

08-11-2009, 03:39 PM	#1
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	Rustoleum Products I'm in the process of installing a brake booster on my truck and I'm having paint issues. I sanded and cleaned the booster and brackets and carefully cleaned everything with automotive grease and wax remover. I primed it with Rustoleum primer - the industrial stuff with the yellow hard hat. Does this stuff just take a long time to dry? It's been two days and the primer still has "drag" when I run a finger over it. __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

08-11-2009, 09:53 PM	#7
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Rustoleum Products With Rustoleum products it is better to use light coats and let dry between coats. I would try a heat gun or a hair dryer

08-11-2009, 10:14 PM	#8
hchad18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 372	Re: Rustoleum Products Rustoleum has replaced Duplicolor at our local Autozones. I used the Duplicolor for quite a while and feel the Rustoleum is an inferior product. I dont know about days but it does not seem to dry as fast or nice as the Duplicolor did.

08-11-2009, 11:00 PM	#9
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Rustoleum Products Funny. I also used Rustoleum on my brake booster. I shot my Hood latch and center grill brace with it too and it took two or three days for it to dry. My location experiences 105Deg. heat with desert-like humidity. I am sure that there are a lot better products out there and I would love to hear some suggestions too. BTW, I tried the Ace Hardware product also and didn't find it any better. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

08-11-2009, 11:10 PM	#10
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: Rustoleum Products Rustoleum is absolute JUNK in my opinion....takes forever to dry! Krylon is the bomb! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288 Last edited by Rack Man; 08-11-2009 at 11:10 PM.

08-12-2009, 02:03 AM	#11
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Rustoleum Products I've used Krylon since 1987 and it is great. I love thier semi gloss black and Dull Aluminum. Have started using Duplicolor recently and like it, too. Nothin else works well enough for me.

08-12-2009, 07:47 AM	#12
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Rustoleum Products Krylon only here.I have had the same issue with "Crustoleum"Krylon usually dries in 15 min when humidity is low and less then 30 unless it's raining. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-12-2009, 08:03 AM	#13
MotorSeven Restoration Desperation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 373	Re: Rustoleum Products Krylon here too. Wallyworld carries all the colors cheap. I rattle canned an entire turck camper for $25....came out great! Rd

08-12-2009, 08:19 AM	#14
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Rustoleum Products I used Rustoleum on the bed of my truck last summer. I found out that it does take several days to cure to a hard finish. Here in Texas we have lots of days over 100 and even though the paint dried to the touch in a short time, it was still soft when nicked with my fingernail. After 2-3 days in the hot sun, it got hard and you couldn't nick it anymore. I suggest waiting at least a week in you area and give it plenty of time to cure.

08-12-2009, 09:16 AM	#15
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Rustoleum Products If I remember correctly Rustoleum is kind of an oil based product. That would explain the very slow dry times. Krylon is Laquer and my favorite spray bomb as well. 1613 semi flat, is dead on for that factory satin black look. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299 Last edited by turp mcspray; 08-12-2009 at 09:17 AM. Reason: forgot a word



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08-12-2009, 11:25 AM	#17
fxdxharley Just a nother gear head Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barrington NH Posts: 501	Re: Rustoleum Products Rustoleum is a good product. yes it does take awhile to dry if you put it on to thick. seveal light coats works best with like 10 min in between coats. once its dry the stuff is tough as nails. I use on my motorcycle parts and it holds up great. __________________ 2013 HD FLHX 2000 chevy 2500 6.0l 4x4 3dr 2000 harley fxdx 71 Jimmy 4x4- future crawler/ woods rig 71 blazer (C4 2wd conv project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523589

08-12-2009, 01:42 PM	#19
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Rustoleum Products I used Krylon 1613 for the taillight panel on my Camaro to give it that factory SS look and it has held up great, just have to prep it correctly. I also used it to paint my entire engine bay and other parts on my 71 Mustang and it lasted many years with no problems.

08-12-2009, 01:55 PM	#20
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Rustoleum Products I always prep everything correctly...still have problems with Kraplon. Maybe because my vehicles are driven daily. Crustoleum has worked better for me, but if you want it to last forever, go with POR 15's paint line. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

08-12-2009, 05:56 PM	#22
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	Re: Rustoleum Products So...it's been a few days now and the primer is dry. It was a bit humid when I primed the parts, so I'll give the Rustoleum the benefit of the doubt. I painted the black final coat today and I'm very happy with the results, but I'm going to give it plenty of time to dry properly. The stuff covers very well - nice gloss. __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

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