Trouble shooting
If paint peels/looks like shattered glass/comes off in thin strips, too much paint was
applied. If the surface is gritty the spray was applied too far fom the surface. The
remedy is to remove as much paint as possible, prepare the surface and repaint.
• You can apply the second coat after 15 minutes. The paint will be touch dry in
about 20 minutes. We recommend leaving it 4 hours before lighting the first
fire
• If you are touching up a stove be aware that there are minute variations from
batch to batch of paint so you may need to paint a whole surface to avoid
these variations showing. eg if you are covering a mark on the top you may
want to apply a coat to the whole top plate. YOU WILL BE COMPARING
CURED PAINT WITH UNCURED PAINT SO THE DIFFERENCE WILL BE MORE
APPARENT UNTIL THE NEW PAINT HAS CURED
Warning
Don’t touch the surface with anything during the curing process. There is likely
to be a strong smell when the paint is curing, ventilate the room well, open
windows/doors as necessary. Take extra care if anyone else in the household has
breathing difficulties. There will be a very slight colour change as the paint cures,
the hottest areas will cure the soonest. This is completely normal. (It can be more
obvious in the lighter colours)
3. To set or “cure” your paint
• Wait 4 hours after paint is applied (this does not apply if unpacking a
new stove, this time is allowed in the workshop). Then we recommend the
Goldilocks and the 3 bears method; small fire, medium fire, big fire
• Light a small kindling fire, keep burning for 10-15 minutes
• Add fuel gradually to build a medium fire. Building a hot fire immediately will
“shock” the paint and cause it to release from the surface. Keep it burning
like this for about 60 minutes (bringing the stove surface temperature to
450°F/230°C)
• For the final stage of curing, add fuel to make a very hot fire. Keep it at this
level for about 60 minutes (achieving temperatures above 600°F/315°C)
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