Plasti-kote question

Smysha · 05-09-2010, 06:02 AM

I've ordered a wooden wheel and somebody (can't remember who!) recommended plasti-kote to me.

Wonderland Exercise Wheel: Great Small Pet Accessories at zooplus

I bought the 20cm diameter version of this wheel and was wondering how much plasti-kote I would need for it. I found a small bottle of the brush-paint fast dry enamel but I'm not sure if it's enough. Can anyone help?

This is the one I'm looking at:

Plasti Kote Fast Dry Enamel Paint 59ml - HARBOUR BLUE on eBay (end time 26-May-10 18:43:28 BST)

BrainGirl · 05-09-2010, 06:22 AM

It's a bit early, but I'll try doing some math for ya

What's the diameter and depth of your wheel? Better yet, can you direct me to a picture so I can make sure I've got all the surfaces covered?

Wow, I guess it is early

I just reread your post and you mentioned the diameter! Just let me know how wide it is then

Smysha · 05-09-2010, 06:33 AM

I haven't even gotten the wheel yet - it is still on its way. Unfortunately it doesn't give many dimensions on the page just the diameter of it which is 20cm. Now that I think about it 59ml seems too little. I'm assuming that I'm going to need more than one coat, right? I'll have a look elsewhere for it. I'm sorry I couldn't help you with the dimensions and any photos I can find online are like the one in the link I posted.

Smysha · 05-09-2010, 06:35 AM

The zooplus site also has pictures from people who bought the wheel:
Pet Supplies, Pet Food, Dog Food, Cat Food and Pet Accessories at Zooplus
I'm not sure if it helps though.

BrainGirl · 05-09-2010, 06:55 AM

Ok, no problem! I looked at the wheel pictured and guess-timated some relative dimensions. I also found a Plastikote site that gave me the coverage for a 59mL bottle of Plastikote. The surface area of your wheel, assuming that it is 3cm deep and the base is 4cm X 20, including the back and underside of the base comes to less than 1500sq.cm. The plastikote site claims that a 59mL bottle can coat 0.8sq.m or 8000sq.cm. In other words, if my guessed dimensions are correct, you should be able to get at least a couple of coats on your wheel with the 59mL bottle

Smysha · 05-09-2010, 07:46 AM

Thanks so much BrainGirl. I've found a 100ml spray can for the same amount so I'll get that. Thanks again!

BrainGirl · 05-09-2010, 07:53 AM

You're welcome! And the spray can might be better because you can probably get a more even coating. The only parts I'd be worried about getting to would be the inside front of the wheel. But I'm sure you'll figure it out

Make sure you use the paint in a very well ventilated area, preferably while wearing at least a dust mask, and be sure to protect the area around your wheel while you're spraying it. If you can wrangle 3things at once, I once spray painted some shoes (they became ruby slippers for a costume) by putting them in a garbage bag and holding up the rim while I stuck my hand inside and sprayed. Probably not the best way to go about it but in a pinch it might be a useful technique. Good luck!

wofunny · 05-09-2010, 08:23 AM

BrainGirl youve got some Brains! xD

BrainGirl · 05-09-2010, 08:31 AM

Lol! My handle actually refers to something other than smarts, but yeah, I loved math when I was in school

eye of the divine · 05-15-2010, 12:45 PM

Stupid question what is plasti-kote?