[MR] Review: Krylon Fusion Paint

[Kevin and Lora]

Greetings Lord Charles,
	I work in a craft store and a major part of my job responsibilities is
product knowledge.  The Krylon Fusion spray does indeed work well within
certain limitations.  It will not work well on a treated surface (like a
tarp treated for weather.)  For any plastics you would need to properly
clean the surface with rubbing alcohol or a 50/50 white vinegar and water
mix.  This removes the oils or residues from the manufacturer or handling.
Slightly abrading the surface with very fine steel wool may also help but
you must be careful not to scratch the surface deeply.   Krylon spray works
best on solid plastic.  Flexible plastic such as tarps would have trouble
with the paint flaking at the crease areas.  Small stencil designs would
probably work on flat tarp that is not going to be rolled or folded.  Large
coverage areas are not likely to work.  Coolers, patio chairs and the like
are what this paint is primarily used for with success.

In Service,
Lady Tegan de Moreton

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From: atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org
[mailto:atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org]On Behalf Of C. Brian Towey
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 11:36 AM
To: atlantia at atlantia.sca.org
Subject: [MR] Review: Krylon Fusion Paint


Friends and neighbors,



With great hopes, I bought a can of Krylon Fusion spray paint.  "Bonds To
Plastic," it says, right on the label.  I had hopes of spiffing up my modern
dining fly and other canopies made of the ubiquitous woven polyethylene tarp
material.  A stencil here, a motto there, and things might have looked more
presentable.



I am sad to report that the stuff doesn't stick.  Even after curing for a
week, any slight abrasion rubs it off, and rolling up the canopy causes most
of the paint to crumble to dust and fall off.



In case any of you were planning to try something similar, save yourself a
few bucks and don't bother.



So far, the only thing I have found that sticks to poly tarps is 100 mph
tape I bought from a race shop, and even that eventually peels off, leaving
a sticky residue.



Your servant.



Lord Charles Fleming