Fastest drying paint

[woodPixel]

Ive a big job on with lots of panels. Its a good long term client, so I sort of have to do it.... but I despise painting.

Does anyone know of a very fast drying paint that can be sprayed and packed/shipped in the minimum period of time?

The colour is just white....

Normally I just use oils from The Paint Place here, they are good, but need a few days to cure before I can contemplate shipping. Even when I do, they are seperated with baking paper (which has saved me more than once).

Any tips/ideas would be greatly appreciated.

[Bohdan]

Try lacquer it can be sprayed, sanded and recoated several times, then packed the same day if it's hot and you are in a hurry.

[woodPixel]

like a car enamel?

[Enfield Guy]

Like Mirotone Nitro Cellulose Laquer.

Painting, coating, is a process that requires time to finish the finish. Realise and understand that, make the customer realise and understand that. Follow the process, it will work. trying to force it won't generally work, unless you are happy to spend money.

[woodPixel]

Gods I'm thick sometimes!

Thanks Enfield Guy for pointing that out and reminding me of the Mirotone.

You wouldn't believe it, but that 3125/3130 and 3150 have been at the top of my Must Acquire list for weeks! For those following this thread later, it's this: MIROLAC NC Nitrocellulose Lacquers | MIROTONE (http://www.mirotone.com/products/wood-coatings/mirolac-nc-nitrocellulose-lacquers/)

I had had a go of it out at a spray place here. They let me have a blat on a gun and it was incredible.

It's 100% perfect for my needs.

[richmond68]

Fastest would be UV cured finishes, but naturally these require UV lamps. If you were doing enough of it, it might be worth the investment because the cure time is so short and the finishes are durable. Interestingly, UV light accelerates the drying time of traditional linseed oil paints from a day to a couple of hours, so it's not just modern finishes that may benefit.

[Enfield Guy]

Note as well that finishes such as these should be done in a booth. While it is practical to spray these products in a backyard shed, you prolly shouldn't. I would be checking with your local regulations if I were you.At least be informed as to whether or not you are breaking the law.

Cheers

[woodPixel]

I'll do it on the front lawn while the school kids come past! :D

Or while my wife has the washing out :)

[tonzeyd]

Just an idea, have never done before.

But could you paint with whatever you wanted to paint with and wrap the entire item in baking paper or similar? That way the item won't stick to the "packaging" and will cure whilst its in transit?

Otherwise play the waiting game or make some kind of drying booth?

[woodPixel]

I do use baking paper now and it works very well.

We've had cold damp weather for the last three days, now rain... so ordinary store bought paint has no chance.

Ive enquired about the Mirolac, it seems exactly what I've been after for years.

[graham.murfett]

I have had some success with British Paints Quick dry enamel. But with a 2.0mm tip.
I can't guarantee full cure times, as I don't paint and ship.
Prolly also dodgy in the backyard re overspray etc...

[Arron]

I do use baking paper now and it works very well.

We've had cold damp weather for the last three days, now rain... so ordinary store bought paint has no chance.

Ive enquired about the Mirolac, it seems exactly what I've been after for years.

What price were you quoted for the Mirolac, if you don't mind me asking ?

[woodPixel]

Ive been given three local places that are their stockists. One doesnt have any of anything (tops!) and the other hasn't emailed back yet.

I might order directly, but I will put the prices of the things Im buying up as soon as I have them.

Interestingly, I searched my emails for Microlac and up came a conversation from 3 years ago with a furniture place in Sydney. The guy is a professional sprayer and he says the Mirotone stuff is fantastic.

For everyone, these are the things Im getting:

-- Mirolac NC 3125 undercoat/filler
-- Mirolac NC 3150 (in white), plus
-- Mirocat PC 3210 clear lacquer

Ive enquired about the thinners and cleaners, which are: 1220 or 1222/1294/1242 (slow/medium/fast)