Than to breed "the silverfish" (powder)? Serebryanka: instructions for use

Repair — expensive, but unfortunately not very durable. And we want a fresh covering was kept as long as possible. Most modern materials can not boast of such properties. Then come to the rescue of the old, time-tested tools. For example, powder “silver”. This coating is widely known for its wear properties, resistance to environmental effects.

In this article we will talk about the amazing properties of this material and learn how to cook "Serebrianka" of powder at home.

What is “silver”

This is a wonderful tool that should be called “alyuminka”. After all, despite the fancy name, it does not contain a single drop of silver. The powder is composed of finely divided aluminium and waste of this material. Simply put, powder “silver” — it is ground into dust aluminum. That's why he has such a beautiful silvery color.

To obtain the coloring composition “silver” (powder) is diluted to the desired consistency with special means, which we will discuss below. The thus obtained mixture is widely used for painting various surfaces.

If you do not want to bother, you can buy in the store or on the market for the finished paint and use it for other purposes. However, in this case you risk to fall for the tricks of economical manufacturers. These pseudo-businessmen are not averse to add to the paint, various additives, reducing its cost, but adversely affect the quality of the material.

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Types "silverfish"

Because the powder is “silver” is entirely composed of aluminum powder, and the difference it has only one faction. On the market there are two types of "silverfish"

• PAP-1 — aluminum powder of a larger fraction;
• PAP-2 is a more small particles of this metal.

The Difference is solely in the size fraction, all other properties are identical.

The Difference has a ready and “silver” (paint). The powder is diluted with lacquer or varnish. Depending on what tool you use, the finished product can have different properties. For example, when breeding a heat-resistant varnish, the mixture can withstand temperatures up to 400 C. This paint is allowed to put on the radiators, car engines, the inner surface of the fireplaces and other surfaces which are exposed to high temperatures.

If these properties no need for paint preparation is quite suitable bituminous varnish BT–577.

Use "liquid silver"

Powder “silver” - a pretty popular material and is used widely in household and industrial facilities. Silver paint is used to color:

• Bridges;
• Details of the production departments;
• Systems, radiators and batteries of Central heating;
• Parts of ships, floating stations and docks, port and underwater structures;
• A variety of pipes and metal elements;
• Parts of the system that need to be protected from overheating;
• Sculptures, monuments, grave fences, Souvenirs and other items.

Advantages

The Wide use of this paint product due to its positive properties. Here are some advantages of this ink:

• It covers the surface like a second skin, falls flat and is quite a thin layer;
• ‘silver” can cover almost all types of surfaces: wood, metal, ceramics, concrete, plastics, and others;
• Coverage is absolutely not prone to rust, does not flake or peel, firmly sticking to the surface;
• Can be resistant to high temperature;
• Itself is non-toxic and dries very quickly;
• Compared with other coloring materials “silver” has a great life: 3 years under water 6–7 years outdoors for more than 10 years indoors;
• Painted in silver color material looks very original and attract attention.

Disadvantages

Before breeding “the spider" (powder) for painting metal and other surfaces, let's talk not only about the advantages but also the disadvantages of this material. They are few:

1. Dry powder is quite explosive, so you should keep it away from fire, in tightly sealed containers. Also worth keeping a silver powder away from children.
2. Silver paint should not be applied over surfaces previously painted with oil, NBCH or alkyd paints, nitro enamel. When applying "silverfish" on such a surface can be observed bubbles. The paint falls ill or even leaves.
3. Contrary to advertising acrylic “silver” is not only possesses all the remarkable properties of the usual paint, but also passes traces of rust at the moment of staining.
4. A Solution of silver aluminum powder cannot be used for painting galvanized parts. The contact of these two formulations of the zinc coating quicklydestroyed. If the need for painting galvanizing is too large, coat it with a few layers of special priming.

Cooking "silverfish"

So how to dissolve powder "silverfish" for painting? Before you begin, you need to stock up on necessities. You will need:

• Rubber gloves and goggles;
• Brush or spray;
• Capacity for breeding (keep in mind, wash it will not work);
• Paint thinner: "white spirit" or something like that;
• Drying oil or varnish.

If you want to make an ordinary, permastone paint, varnish and aluminum powder are mixed in a ratio of 1:3. That is one part of powder have three pieces of lacquer or varnish. If the mixture was too thick, desired consistency can be achieved by adding a little turpentine, "Solvent" or "white spirit”. In the case where the mixture will be applied with paint brush or roller, solvent is to add a bit. To use spray gun, the mixture should be diluted in 1:1 ratio.

If you want to get heat resistant paint, you will need a lacquer which has such properties. Dilute the mixture so you need: two parts aluminum powder and five parts of heat-resistant lacquer. Linseed oil in this case is not necessary.

Now costs a little more detail at the process of mixing:

• Lacquer to pour the powder in small portions (not Vice versa).
• To the mixture is without lumps, it is necessary to continuously stir for at least 15–20 minutes;
• It is best to use the building mixer.
• If the prepared solution is too thick to achieve desired consistency is possible by means of toluene.

Attention! Because all the paint is quite toxic and has a pungent smell, the mixing process should be done in a well ventilated area, protecting the respiratory system by a respirator.

How to apply paint correctly

To the dyeing process went better, surface you need to prepare: to clean from rust, scale, dust and dirt. The wooden parts should be thoroughly sanded and cleaned with a damp cloth to remove fine shavings. If you remove the old paint is not possible, the surface should be sanded and covered with primer.

Depending on the desired result to apply the paint is best in several layers, usually only two or three. You need to work fairly quickly, as a thin layer of paint dries quickly in the open air. If you linger, “silver” wither directly on the brush and it will be discarded.

How to clean all around

Now you know what interesting properties it has “silver” (the powder). How to dissolve this material, you too have realized. But that's not all. Quite often when droplets of silver paint fall on the surface where they shouldn't be. What to do in this case? How to remove “the spider” after it dries?

If you bred powder at home, for removing unwanted droplets and drips need to use the same solvent that was used in the preparation of the mixture.

In that case, when used in ready-made (store-bought) paint and solvent, you can try to apply widely known traditional methods:

1. Apply a stain remover for women nail Polish does not contain acetone. After some time rinse diluted the paint with plain water.
2. Spread Thickly silver spot of any vegetable oil. Wait for 10–15 minutes and strongly RUB the paint with a dry hard cloth. Repeat the process several times to achieve the desired effect.