Thread: Advice on Japanning

Thanks DW and Raffo.

What about taping off areas you don't want japanning on? Obviously, can't leave tape on when the part/plane is to be baked, but is it worthwhile taping then removing before baking? Viscosity will determine if japanning stays put, so might not be an option. In that case, I guess you could clean/remove it from places where it shouldn't be after baking?

If it makes sense, tape where you don't want japanning on and might be hard to clean later. Also, don't tape where it may be hard to remove the tape before putting the plane in the oven, you may touch the varnish by accident. The unpainted surfaces will tarnish a bit, it's not ugly. If you get some japanning on the sole, just scrape it off or sand it.

Originally Posted by johknee

Thanks DW and Raffo.

What about taping off areas you don't want japanning on? Obviously, can't leave tape on when the part/plane is to be baked, but is it worthwhile taping then removing before baking? Viscosity will determine if japanning stays put, so might not be an option. In that case, I guess you could clean/remove it from places where it shouldn't be after baking?

I haven't done it, it might run a little bit at the edges after the tape is off, but I'm sure you'll reduce your labor of you're not going to condition machined surfaces, etc. so far, I've just painted the japanning up to the edge and then refreshed the entire machined surface to get off the spillover, but taping off some areas may make more sense.

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Originally Posted by Lucas

Hi Pat
Try Gilsonite (Asphaltum) Powder - St Luke Artist Colourmen
They have Gilsonite Asplatum Powder
Cheers Lucas

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