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    I was in Harbor Freight and noticed some of the Powder Paint was on sale. I got a pound of what they call Red for $3.99. When I got it home I painted about a dozen jig heads and discovered their idea of Red is not my idea of Red. It is more of a maroon. While not a bad color it is not the bright red for which I was looking. So before I spent any more money, has anyone tried the Yellow? It appears to be at least in the jar, more orange then the bright yellow I want.

    And if anyone in the West Kentucky area wants some maroon PP let me know, as I have enough for a lifetime.
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    Do we have to be in Kentucky? I'll buy a couple ounces from ya!

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    Quote Originally Posted by crappiepappa View Post
    Do we have to be in Kentucky? I'll buy a couple ounces from ya!
    The problem would be getting it to you. It will cost as much as you buying a pound at your local HF just to mail it.
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    Didn't think about that but Ur right.

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    I bought the black, red, and white from HBF. Colors were fine, but lots of clods in the black. Used a sifter to get most of them out. Seemed to be a little thicker when applied than Protec. So I mixed in some clear and they work just as good as other pp I have used.
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    You need to mix some clear gloss in the paint and it work well. The yellow is a good color but if you don't like it try mixing some custom colors using different colors. We have a custom color mix sticky at the top of this page, try some of the color combos.
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    Quote Originally Posted by STUMP HUNTER View Post
    You need to mix some clear gloss in the paint and it work well.
    Where does one find the clear gloss? I have checked the Pro Tec Line and did not see it.

    Quote Originally Posted by STUMP HUNTER View Post
    The yellow is a good color but if you don't like it try mixing some custom colors using different colors.
    Is the HF Yellow really Yellow or is it more of an Orange?
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    You can find it here 'Rosey's Powder Coating' but you may need to get a few to go in together and split a pound. You may be able to buy less, just check with them.
    The HF yellow is more of a highway yellow. You can tone it down with white. For the price of their paint you can't go wrong. Get a pad and write down your mixes, you will be surprised at some of the colors you can make.
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    I try to pick up a pound or two every time I order powder paints from Rosey's. Keep your eyes open for their twice a year sale and it can be pretty reasonable to pick up. Keep your eyes on the classified as colors pop up on there on occasion.

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