1-Shot Sign Painters enamel never was cheap. I checked the prices on it the other day and about crapped my pants. It's 3 times higher now than when I used to buy it years ago. I read that the new cans aren't as good as the old ones they used to sell. They say that the color holdout doesn't last as well and that it doesn't flow out or self level as well either. I guess they changed the formula because of lead content or something. These cans are all 30+ years old inventory left over from when I used to do sign painting. With the exception of a few cans, - they're still good.
I'd read that they wouldn't have had to change from their old formula because the art application was exempt from regulations, but someone making decisions within the company did anyway.
I was having trouble with the edges of my template lifting when the air hit it so I weighted it down with several cans. I couldn't find an adhesive that would temporarily hold the paper in place. The spray adhesives were too strong and didn't allow me to reposition things. After doing the lettering I came across some glue sticks that are intended for children's school work. I am trying them on the edges of the cartoon image templates.