Re: ATM What's the best flat black tube paint?

[Andy Hochstetler <andyhoc@mindspring.com>]

Brad Davy wrote:
<< I did have some problems initially with adherence.  It seemed to come 
off as
black dust.  Then I went back, scrubbed the inside of the tube with some 00
steel wool, then painted it with Krylon Black Polyurethane.  This adhered
well to the tube, but left a slightly glossy finish.  Clean up was a mess 
as
well.  So I oversprayed with the Testors.  Good adherence to the Krylon 
with
a nice flat finish.
>>

I'm having a similar problem with adhesion to the tube.  I was wondering, 
how long is the tube that you're painting?  How do you reach the far 
middle?  I assumed the problem that I was having was caused by not being 
able to adequately reach the area being painted and only getting a 
"dusting" of the paint onto the tube.

I had thought about getting a roller to apply paint with; but, I don't know 
a good paint that doesn't come in spray form.  I've been using the Krylon, 
which has a nice finish (if only it would stay put!).

Thanks.
Andy H.