02-13-2017, 11:19 PM
bwaites Wrote:A few years ago I was tasked with selecting the paint for our state steel match. Since regulations say white paint I selected every white paint I could find at our 4 local hardware stores plus WalMart. I tested on both cardboard and steel. The easy winner was RustOleum white primer. I tested Blacks also and RustOleum Black Primer won. They are generally a little cheaper than paint. Since then I do an annual test, and the RustOleum 2x paints now are as good as the primers in every test and come in many more colors. I have not checked drying times, and all my testing has been done in temps above 70 degrees, so I don't have a good answer to drying times, but I am sure on coverage. Steel targets at state matches must be covered quickly and these paints work great for that. In warm temps, they dry fast enough that they are dry before the next group is setup and shoots.
Bill:
Thats what we are using on our Biathlon steel these days. RustOleum 2X white and black. Sometimes we have to wipe the steel down with a cloth when it is raining and snowing or both, then paint it. Seems to go on to damp steel well enough to cover without dripping. Have used it down to five or so degrees F without any problems at all which is pretty surprising to me. Not sure how long it takes to dry in the snow or rain / snow which is common where we compete but it is dry by the end of the day.
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