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    Oh No - More Paint Picks (2019-11-12)
    In a post from September 15, I talked about success using the Ace Hardware Premium Enamel spray paint. Here's my experience from that post: The Ace GLOSS WHITE doesn't dry quite as shiny as the ... [Read More]

    Oh No! Trying New (Old) Paint (2020-08-10)
    I started in Model Rocketry back in 1969. My "go-to" spray paint was Krylon. (Like we had many choices back then.) I had very good luck with the old Krylon. Never any re-coat time concerns, like ... [Read More]

    Rustoleum 2X Gloss White Paint Problems Explained (2020-11-13)
    I'm interrupting the Estes Asteroid Hunter for a day. This is important information if you have ever experienced a rough spray finish when using Rustoleum 2X Gloss White paint. Here's ... [Read More]