Curing paint with UV´s ?

Started by Samy, February 09, 2006, 06:58:53 PM

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Samy

I have a UV lamp that i use to make pcb´s, can i use this to cure paint ?
I´ve read somewhere around here that curing paint with UV was an alternative to a toaster, is it efficient ? Where can i get more info about this, like exposure time etc.. ?

Thanks.

ildar

I use natural UV (i.e. el sol) to cure my pedals. Of course, here in FL that's an easy task.  ;D
I would recommend UV over ovens, it's more efficient. What I tell everyone who bakes their pedals (and noone cares  :icon_frown:), is to make sure the finish is supposed to be baked, or can withstand heat, otherwise you're accomplishing the exact opposite of what you're trying to achieve.

amz-fx

Quote from: Samy on February 09, 2006, 06:58:53 PM
I have a UV lamp that i use to make pcb´s, can i use this to cure paint ?
I´ve read somewhere around here that curing paint with UV was an alternative to a toaster, is it efficient ? Where can i get more info about this, like exposure time etc.. ?

You want an infra-red bulb to cure paint, not UV.   Though the heat generated by a flood bulb, UV or not, would make paint dry faster.

regards, Jack