one shot paint questions and answers

one shot paint questions and answers

Here are the most asked one shot paint questions and answers

Top 4 Questions about One shot paint.

What kind of paint is 1 shot?
One shot sign paint is now a urethane enamel, there are older cans still out there made of different materials, check your labels.

What is one shot paint used for?
One shot sign paint is most commonly used for sign painting and pinstripes

Who owns 1 shot paint?
P.P.G. current owner. They have Mathews make it for them.

How long does 1 shot paint take to dry?
2 to 3 hours is common. Check your can or hazmat info for dry times. Cold weather can delay drying times. Additives like hardener can also speed up dry time while other additives can slow down dry time such as smiths cream.

Common one shot questions.

Does one shot paint need a primer?
One shot sign lettering enamels works best on primer or on a enamel painted surface. A 4x8 sheet that is primed or finish painted will take 1/4 to 1/3 of a quart when roller coating. A raw plywood board (no primer) will require 3-4 coats of paint with full dry time in between coats to avoid blotchy spots and is not recommended.

How long does one shot paint last?
applied 3-4 mils thick on a finished material you might receive 5-7 years out doors in the right conditions, sun can really shorten paints life. In low light areas you might see 12 years or more, this varies quite a bit in different climates. You could call local shops and ask a blind question on how long their One Shot Sign Paint holds up.

Is 1 shot an enamel paint?
The term "Enamel" is a loose term that simply means does it have a "Gloss" finish similar to a Tooth's enamel, thus making any semi or high gloss finish qualify as a Enamel.

What is the best thinner for one shot paint?
One shot has their own brand of thinners and retarders

Is there really a one coat paint?
There are a few latex primer-paint combinations that do, but 2 coats always lasts longer even with enamels.

Can you airbrush one shot paint?
Yes you can. follow directions on the back of can and make sure it is legal in your area. Most airbrushing is to add shadows or high lights. This works best by thinning your one shot 15-20% and spraying into a wet paint, other wise the airbrushing can wipe off easily unless clear coated.

Is one shot paint Alkyd enamel?
older models are, but the newer models are not, always check your labels to know which type you have.

How mush will 1qt of one shot paint cover?
it varies based on different surfaces. that being said a quart has typically covered 96 sq ft on smooth gloss finishes if paint in the shade.

Can you spray one shot paint?
Yes , follow directions on the can and make sure it is legal in your area.  This works best by thinning your one shot 15-20% when spraying.

What do you thin one shot paint with?
One shot reducer

What do paint Pros use?

If Sign painting or Pinstripe lines you can use One shot paint.

What paint is used to pinstripe cars?

Enamels and Urethane are most common, one shot paint is more forgiving if you have to wipe off or correct a line, where as urethane tend to bite or stain.

How long does it take for 1 shot lettering enamel to dry?

2-3 hours is normal if your Temperature and Relative Humidity are within specs, read the back of can.

What is one shot paint enamel?

one shot paint enamel is designed for hand lettering, pinstripes and decorative glass, wood and metal surfaces.

Does one shot paint contain lead?

Older one shot paint contain lead but these where slowly removed in the 1990's and are not present as far as we know.

Who makes military paint?

the military uses all kinds of paints, so they buy from American paint manufacturers. Well sell allot of One shot paint enamel to the bases in the United States. The military uses 1 shot sign paint for building and road Identification signs and lettering.

What is one shot paint made of?

one shot paint is classified as a oil based enamel paint and they are not currently listing ingredients. Dry on a glossed paper pallet after lettering you can crunch up the paper and the paint chips and breaks up like plastic or glass in which tell you it is a oil based Urethane. The old one shot would bend and flex like pitch with oil, expanding and contracting without cracking remaining flexible. Mathews paints have traditionally been a urethane color matching system, so it seems like this is the same with a relaxer to retard dry time allowing you to brush it on. Those that use one shot will notice that it doesn't like mineral spirits anymore like the older paint of the last 100 years.

Can you  use one shot on glass?

yes you can, the older one shot works best, but the new will still work, but will not expand and contract well in colder climates where you can see temperature change rapidly up to 40 degrees in a day. I prefer Ronan Sign Paint for glass sign such as their sign paint or classic Japan Color.

What is the meaning of one shot?

Originally One Shot started out as a primer with a very very high amount of Lead to act as a filler, check their first ad in signs of the times, not sure on which issue, but it is from 1898 to 1903 on the left column, latter on the primers success they added a line 8 or 9 bulletin (varnish) colors for pictorial background and Bill Boards featuring lead as a additive for longevity and the low cost of this cheaper paint led to success and preference to hand lettering. The old wood bill boards were terrible to work with all kinds of flaking paints, so the grunts known as sign painters (original term for prep painters wall Wall Dogs or apprentice sign painter) would prime with one shot if they could afford it, and the one shot lead based primer would fill in the gaps and level out the flaked paint, making it easier for the "Journey Men Sign Writers" (Letterheads) and "Pictorial Muralists" (modern use of the term Wall Dogs).

How do make one shot paint dry faster?

use sun or heat, the other is to use the one shot Hardener that chemically speeds of drying and provides chemical protection such as gasoline getting on fresh lettering or pinstripes. 1 shot Hardener also protects graphics, lettering or pinstripes when Clear Coating.

How long does one shot take to set in?

2-5 hours to touch, 5-12 hours to handle and 24-48 hours for 2 coat of paint or clear coating.

How do you remove one shot paint?

remove with a chemical that is stronger or sand off. In the past with the older one shot sign paint we could mask around lettering and use Oven Cleaner in the shade only. This was dangerous because it could also attack the original paint underneath and loose the gloss on top of it. If doing so, use a cotton swab to apply a little oven cleaner "just to a letter" let sit for 10-15 minutes then wipe off with water to neutralize oven cleaner acid an see if any comes off. Remember it easier to test verses a complete re-do and save your tests to show all future customers an example of whats happens so you will not be held responsible.