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Hi all, hope you can help. I sprayed some white ceramic tiles with your black gloss Rust Guard Epoxy enamel and then laser engraved a negative design that burnt through the black for the light areas etc, It turned out really nice but due to the shiny tile it would have scratched over time. I decided to spray a coat of your Crystal Clear over the tile to protect it better but within 30 seconds the black coat started crackling until it was totally wrecked. The initial black coating had dried for 2 days before spraying the clear. What have I done wrong please?
Hi Mel. What you’ve experienced is most likely caused by either the Epoxy Enamel having limited adhesion to a surface it is not ideally suited for, or the coating not being fully cured all the way through due to film thickness at the time of overcoating. The solvents within the Crystal Clear acrylic are designed to slightly soften the underlying coating as part of their bonding process. However, if the Epoxy Enamel does not have strong adhesion to the tile surface or if it has not fully cured throughout its film, this softening effect can cause the coating to wrinkle, lift, and ultimately fail as you’ve described.
I'm wondering what thinners I should use to thin out my white knight rust guard satin white epoxy enamel paint to use in a spray gun
Hi Kassy. For spray application of Rust Guard Epoxy Enamel, we recommend thinning with Rust Guard Solvent. If necessary, up to 10% may be added.
I just bought White Knight Rust Guard metal primer RED OXIDE. It is high gloss and looks like top coat would not stick to it. In the past the red oxide was flat no gloss. Have you changed from no gloss to high gloss? Was my can faulty?
Hi David. Sheen level of metal primer can vary between batches but does not affect the subsequent adhesion of top coats as long as its overcoated with a reasonable time abiding by the directions on the can which is after 16 hours.
Hi i need some help. I used white night satin anemal spray paint on My aluminium powder coated windows i cleaned and sanded the gloss off But my finished product did not come out smooth it came out cholkie and rough the paint also gets marked if i rub my thumb on it way?
Hi Paul, It appears the aerosol has been applied as a semi-dry mist rather than as a full, even wet coats, which is why the finish is not smooth. When the paint partially dries before landing on the surface, it doesn’t level out properly.
A semi-dry or misted application causes the paint particles to dry mid-air, preventing the coating from forming a uniform wet film.
Apply the product using slower, more controlled passes to ensure a full wet coat is laid down. Hold the can at the recommended distance, keep a consistent speed, and overlap each pass by around 50%. This will allow the paint to flow out and achieve a solid, even finish. Before applying any additional paint sand the surface with 400# sandpaper to smooth the surface and then remove any sanding dust.
.hi can anybody help. I used white night satin finish spray paint on poerder coated windows i sanded them washed them with suger soap the final finish came out cholkie not smoooth when you run your thumb or finger on it and it also seams to leave marks on it from my thumb wsy is this happening. Im not very happy
As an artist I make my own picture frames. I wanted a chrome finish and so I used your White Knight Super Chrome spray. I used a good primer first and lightly sanded between two coats. I let each coat totally dry. Then I used the Super Chrome spray. Two coats lightly sprayed (first coat fully dried before applying second coat). It turned out beautifully. However, after this was dry, when touched, a grey come off onto my hands. Do I need to put a clear gloss as a top coat? I will be exhibiting this painting with this frame and I fear the Chrome / grey colour will mark the gallery walls, or come off if touched. Thank you, Cel
Hi. White Knight Super Chrome offers a distinctive decorative finish with a chrome like shine, perfect for use on craft projects. It is suitable for application on both wood and metal surfaces. Applying a clear coat is not recommended as it can reduce the reflective chrome effect to a dull grey. Handle the finished item with care to preserve its appearance. Rough handling may require the item to be touched up to maintain the chrome finish.
Hello. I am renovating a camper-trailer that has rust patches. I have ground off the worst and applied rust converter. I have White Knight rust guard quick dry all purpose primer at home. Is this an epoxy? That is what is recommended prior to filling the worst patches with Motospray polyester 2-pack body filler. Do you recommend another product of yours? thanks.
Hi Michele. We were informed by our team that you also reached out to them via email. We hope we were able to answer your question. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have more colour or paint-related questions.
Yes, all good, thanks.
What white knight products would I use when restoring a 1950s type white enamel wood combustion cooking stove The stove has rusty internal parts and rust spots on enamel
Hi. Unfortunately we don't have any food grade paints suitable for use within a cooking stove.
Does white Knight produce a clear water based coating that could be applied over a restored ping pong table that has been painted with dulux weathershield matt finish paint
Hi Dennis. Unfortunately White Knight doesn't have a suitable clear product for use on a ping pong table.
What do I thin advance enamel with
Turps
Hi. White Knight Advanced Enamel is a water-based product so water is used for both thinning and cleaning up.
Can you use S.L.S Etch primer on steel and can you top coat it with epoxy enamel paint
Hi. White Knight Rust Guard SLS Etch Primer is recommended for use on bare non ferrous metals like Copper, Brass, Aluminium & Zincalume to name a few. We recommend applying Rust Guard Metal Primer onto bare ferrous metal surfaces like steel and mild steel before applying 2 topcoats of Rust Guard Epoxy Enamel in the colour of your choice. Please click on the link for your local White Knight specialist external link .
Is it alright to paint my verandah with white knight rust guard red oxide then paint over it with dulux weathershield cream paint low sheen it's water based will it last
Hi Susan. As a rule, we don’t recommend using different paint manufacturers paint products together as a system. We do not conduct any testing with various paint products in this fashion and cannot guarantee you will have a successful outcome. For vertical bare ferrous metal surfaces, we recommend applying 1 coat of Rust Guard Metal Primer and 2 topcoats of Rust Guard Epoxy Enamel in the colour of your choice.
Other then White Knight Solvent what can i use to thin SLS Etch primer?
Hi Jarrod. Generally White Knight Rust Guard Solvent is recommended to thin and clean up your equipment with afterwards. If you did not have access to any Rust Guard Solvent, we would suggest a Xylene based thinner over 60% Xylene. This would be at your own discretion.
Laminex bench top cleaned and sanded as per the tin. Primer applied but scratching off after suggested drying time. I guess no point painting it now?
Hi Meg, Sounds like the primer is very fresh and uncured. The primer is an adhesion promoter which is protected by the top coats of paint. The primer will continue to gain adhesion for several days during favorable weather conditions. Ultimate adhesion will take longer if the temperature in the areas falls below 20 °C, humidity is high or air movement is low.
Can I use mineral turps for thinning of White Knight Strokes Gold enamel? The problem is applying White Knight Strokes Gold enamel with a brush it thickens almost immediately only 20- 24°C here. It can’t be applied with a good smooth even finish. (On a timber threshold).
Contact White Knight Paints.
The answer is yes, I tried it, using 20% mineral turps as a thinner the result was perfect ;-) Now, White Knight, you need to put that info on your tins as you've completely omitted 'thinning' in the directions. All other paints usually have a thinning tip.
Hi Robert, Thinning of this metallic colour can in some situations cause different tones of colour from the metallic particles. Rust Guard Solvent would be the best thinner to use with this colour. Do a test with a small amount of paint to ensure you are still happy with the colour development after it has been thinned. Maximum recommended thinning with these enamels in 10%.
Thanks for the reply. Luckily the mineral turps worked well. The finish was fantastic. Excellent paint
Hi guys I have some white knight rust guard which I have painted over our balcony and railings up and down our front steps. It is very shiny and silver. Can it be painted over with taubmans all weather exterior low sheen.
I have no idea, please chat to the technical team at Taubmans
Hi, On the railings and handrails that have existing White Knight Rust Guard Epoxy Enamel, we don’t recommend applying a water-based acrylic like Taubmans All Weather as this is not a hardwearing coating and will not properly bond to the enamel and peel and flake off once dried. As these areas are metal and considered high-traffic areas, we suggest re-coating with Rust Guard Epoxy Enamel in the colour of your choice following the preparation directions for previously paint or glossy surfaces.
Thanks very much White Knight. Appreciate the response.
Can I use gloss enamel over white knights gloss enamel
Hi Niqqi, Generally, when overcoating White Knight Strokes, we would suggest cleaning the surface and lightly sand so the gloss is dulled and appears like a matt finish. Wipe down with a damp cloth and allow to dry and apply 2 more coats of the Strokes oil-based enamel.
Ok thankyou.
can i use a white knight water based top coat on a red oxide primer
Hi Alister,
We recommend applying two coats of the White Knight Rust Guard Metal Primer in Red Oxide before top coating with 2 coats of Rust Guard Quick Dry Advanced Enamel.
We have purchased the white knight paving and concrete paint. Cleaned the tiles before painting and after only 2 days the paint blistered and peeled. We cleaned it off and repainted and again the paint has bubbled and peeled. Seems to be in the areas in the sun and the main walkway. Bunnings advised we give an acid clean but l see in the comments someone has tried that and still had issues. House is going on the market next week so we are getting pushed for time to sort this.
Hi,
White Knight Ultra Pave range of products is designed for bare prepared concrete surfaces or over compatible coatings on concrete. We do not recommend applying the Ultra Pave products onto tiled flooring surfaces.
This should be explained to Bunnings employees. My daughter has spent nearly$200 on your paint and we have painted it 3 times and the paint has lifted,. Not very good the time and effort to try to make this right has been extremely stressful especially as she is trying to sell the property and the patio looks disgusting.
Can White Knight Tub and basin be used on acrylic bath surfaces?
I'm sorry Joe, I cannot answer your question. Perhaps ask at Bunnings or on the White Knight website. Regards John.
Hi Joe,
Tub & Basin is not suitable surfaces sensitive to strong solvents such as plastic.
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