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hippysmack [Spray Technique]
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hippysmack [Templates]
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-====== Deciding on a Paint Scheme ======
-====== Getting the Right Tools for the Job ======
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 {{:techtalk:ref:paint:spray_technique_1_by_hippysmack.png?direct&400|}} ((drawing by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ref:paint:spray_technique_2_by_hippysmack.png?direct&400|}} ((drawing by Hippysmack)) \\
+It may be easier to keep the same distance and spray pattern if you had a turn table of sorts to spin the piece as you're painting it. \\
+Below is a homemade fuel tank rotisserie made from some welded square tubing mounted to an engine stand. \\
+Something like this would allow you to keep your body posture consistent while turning the tank and keeping the paint evenly applied. \\
+The last picture shows it in position with a shelf on the bottom to hold a drying tub. \\
+You can put old paint in there to dry so it can be thrown in the trash. It also works to catch water from wet sanding, and it will also catch overspray some as well. \\
+{{:techtalk:ref:tools:homemade_fuel_tank_rotisserie_pic_1_by_wedge.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by wedge of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5842983#post5842983))  {{:techtalk:ref:tools:homemade_fuel_tank_rotisserie_pic_2_by_wedge.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by wedge of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5842983#post5842983)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:homemade_fuel_tank_rotisserie_pic_3_by_wedge.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by wedge of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5842983#post5842983)) \\
 ===== General Prep for Painting =====
 ==== Taping off the work area ====
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 ====== Templates ======
+For free hand work, you can make your own templates for circles, corners and general lines. \\
+The template can be an shape and size that is comfortable to you. Generally, circles and ovals are very helpful. \\
+The template below was drawn and cut out of a thin plastic sheet. You can see where the template was used to create the illusion of fire. \\
+{{:techtalk:ref:paint:painting_with_a_template_pic1_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}
+{{:techtalk:ref:paint:painting_with_a_template_pic2_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}
+{{:techtalk:ref:paint:painting_with_a_template_pic3_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\
+{{:techtalk:ref:paint:painting_with_a_template_pic4_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}
+{{:techtalk:ref:paint:painting_with_a_template_pic5_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}
+{{:techtalk:ref:paint:painting_with_a_template_pic6_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\
+====== Curing (baking) ======
+Guys have been using the BBQ paint for years with no problems. No curing process is needed. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2521822&highlight=grill#post2521822)) \\
+You can put painted parts in an oven or a BBQ grill and heat to 200° F to cure the paint. ((1976 XL of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2521822&highlight=grill#post2521822)) \\ An oven thermometer was installed in the side of the grill below. \\ Propping the lid open kept the heat down. \\
+Don't heat iron heads much more than that though. It could damage the springs. 200°F is plenty hot to cure the paint, but not too hot as to warp the springs. \\
+{{:techtalk:ref:paint:baking_heads_in_oven_2_by_1976_xl.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by 1976 XL of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2521822&highlight=grill#post2521822)) \\
 ====== Custom Tins ======
-{{:techtalk:ref:paint:fired_tins_2_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by hippysmack of the XLFORUM)) \\
+{{:techtalk:ref:paint:fired_tins_2_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by hippysmack of the XLFORUM)) {{techtalk:ref:paint:fired_tins.jpg?direct&300}} ((photo by hippysmack of the XLFORUM))  \\
-{{techtalk:ref:paint:fired_tins.jpg?direct&300}} ((photo by hippysmack of the XLFORUM))  {{:techtalk:ref:paint:fired_tins_3_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by hippysmack of the XLFORUM)) {{:techtalk:ref:paint:fired_tins_4_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by hippysmack of the XLFORUM)) \\
+{{:techtalk:ref:paint:fired_tins_3_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by hippysmack of the XLFORUM)) {{:techtalk:ref:paint:fired_tins_4_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by hippysmack of the XLFORUM)) \\
 {{techtalk:ref:paint:photo_by_bklyngeezer_of_the_xlforum.jpg?direct&300}}((photo by bklyngeezer of the XLFORUM))

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