Tin silicone paint base for cured tin-cure skins

General Information

SI-479 Tin Silicone Paint Base is designed to paint any tin cured Silicones, Inc. skin system. The cured skin must be cleaned of any release agents or contaminants using a solvent, preferably SI-479; if the skin has cured longer than one week, a thorough cleaning is recommended. Apply a layer of unpigmented paint base to the cured, clean skin, which ensures better adhesion of consecutive pigmented layers, and let it air dry for 24 hours for maximum results. After the initial 24 hour cure, all other coatings can cure to the touch before adding additional layers. When adding pigments, mix a small amount of paint base with the desired color, around 1 to 2 %, until all lumps are dissolved, then add that mixture to a larger amount of base and shake well to disperse the pigment. Shaking is recommended over stirring, and the mixture can be filtered if necessary. Additional SI-479 may be added to further lower the viscosity for airbrushing. Do not leave the paint base open to the environment; any evaporation or curing will increase the probability of delamination from the base skin.