Tony Enamel Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 This might be a silly question but, does anyone forsee any problem using KTM-9 over paint. I only ask because all the pics I've ever seen featuring guitars done with KTM are natural wood finishes (a lot of acoustics). BTW, I did search the forum first but found nothing. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Define 'paint'. You can tint/stain KTM itself with any number of dyes or tints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Enamel Posted May 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Yes. But, what I mean is over a solid block color of, say, automotive paint from a spraycan. I've painted a guitar black and in the past I've used this high gloss spray (varathane, I think) but the fumes are crazy even with my mask on. I've used KTM on bare wood (sealed but unpainted) and I really like it. So I'm wondering if I can use it over my black paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanb Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Most likely it will work fine, but you need to find out first by trying it on scrap and see what happens. BTW, if the fumes from Varathane are bad with your "mask" on then you are either using the wrong respirator or you are using it incorrectly. You shouldn't smell anything at all. Make sure it is sealed well and you are using the right type of filter cartridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Enamel Posted May 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 BTW, if the fumes from Varathane are bad with your "mask" on then you are either using the wrong respirator or you are using it incorrectly. You shouldn't smell anything at all. Make sure it is sealed well and you are using the right type of filter cartridge. I think it might have something to do with my gotee. The mask seals nicely around my nose but air seeps in around my chin. If you know a solution, I'd be greatfull (other than shaving!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Honestly, contact LMI or better, get in touch with Grafted Coatings directly and ask them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrogeoman Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 BTW, if the fumes from Varathane are bad with your "mask" on then you are either using the wrong respirator or you are using it incorrectly. You shouldn't smell anything at all. Make sure it is sealed well and you are using the right type of filter cartridge. I think it might have something to do with my gotee. The mask seals nicely around my nose but air seeps in around my chin. If you know a solution, I'd be greatfull (other than shaving!). Any facial hair (except a mustache) will prevent a respirator from sealing properly, this includes not shaving for a day or two if you are normally clean shaven. For a standard cartridge type respirator (half face or full face), there is no solution to this other than shaving (sorry). If you don't have a complete seal, you basically have no seal and are getting exposed to the vapors (sorry again). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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