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Forum: Paint/Body
01-24-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,143
Posted By Spraygun

I like polyester over a good course substrate (...

I like polyester over a good course substrate ( at least 80 ) Also check your polyester product for gun fluid nozzle recommendations. I use 2mm RP gun and get a nice finish, using a fluid nozzle much...
Forum: Paint/Body
12-12-2011, 12:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 27,822
Posted By Spraygun

Blending DCC is possible, I read using 840 (...

Blending DCC is possible, I read using 840 ( blender ) and clearing the whole panel. Both will work, but I've had good luck mixing the two.
Blender is a reducer with a bit of UV protection, melts an...
Forum: Paint/Body
12-01-2011, 01:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,452
Posted By Spraygun

Lacquer has a sheen and shine that I've never...

Lacquer has a sheen and shine that I've never been able to reproduce. I know the guys who restore old guitars have lacquer that's legal to buy but expensive, "stringed instrument lacquer"
In my...
Forum: Paint/Body
11-27-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 884
Posted By Spraygun

I would use a PPS cup system and turn gun upside...

I would use a PPS cup system and turn gun upside down and pull trigger till all air is out of cup. Then you can spray upside down. If you only have a full size gun close fan all the way and close...
Forum: Paint/Body
11-24-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 41,658
Posted By Spraygun

I shoot HS topcoats at 32ish psi in, that's at...

I shoot HS topcoats at 32ish psi in, that's at 75-80 degrees in a downdraft booth. With a different product in a different set of conditions I would have to adjust accordingly. I suggest doing a test...
Forum: Paint/Body
11-23-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 862
Posted By Spraygun

I use 800 dry, there is a chart somewhere to...

I use 800 dry, there is a chart somewhere to convert wet to dry, it's not an exact crossover. I have a roll of 800 da paper I use for various things in collision work so thats what I use.
Forum: Paint/Body
11-23-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,902
Posted By Spraygun

I don't blame you, I wouldn't believe it either.

I don't blame you, I wouldn't believe it either.
Forum: Paint/Body
11-23-2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 862
Posted By Spraygun

Yes, dust base to coverage over sand through,...

Yes, dust base to coverage over sand through, then clear entire hood that has been sanded in 800 dry. Trying to melt clear in on a hood is tricky and will show down the road.

SG
Forum: Paint/Body
11-23-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 41,658
Posted By Spraygun

I still have one of a pair of NR95's I purchased...

I still have one of a pair of NR95's I purchased when they came out. Those guns had thousands of jobs on them, I worked at a large dealership where we averaged 5 jobs a day for 5 years, not to...
Forum: Paint/Body
11-22-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 862
Posted By Spraygun

I'm with CF except I wouldn't reseal, if you...

I'm with CF except I wouldn't reseal, if you sanded through to DP just dust on the base till you get coverage and reclear. If after base you see a ring, just level with 800 dust one more coat of base...
Forum: Paint/Body
11-22-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 41,658
Posted By Spraygun

You are quite right Roger. Using the appropriate...

You are quite right Roger. Using the appropriate sized fluid nozzle for the material you are spraying is critical. Most paint manufactures have a recommondation on P-sheets.
PSI in is usually what...
Forum: Paint/Body
11-22-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,902
Posted By Spraygun

Keith, I agree that flat, shiny color is the way...

Keith, I agree that flat, shiny color is the way to go. I too for many years, cut-n-buff god knows how many jobs. What I've found is that when my substrate is flat I can apply base/clear and either...
Forum: Paint/Body
11-21-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,902
Posted By Spraygun

Ok, I remember correctly DCC with DCX61 gets...

Ok, I remember correctly DCC with DCX61 gets harder for about 30 to 45 days then softens up a bit. You might want ask a rep since you can't buff it for a while if it will be easier after a month....
Forum: Paint/Body
11-21-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 27,714
Posted By Spraygun

Paint problems 101:

Spraying auto paint is not difficult, doesn't require a lot of training, it's a fairly simple process.
Spraying auto paint to achieve a high gloss finish with even color and 100% coverage is another...
Forum: Paint/Body
11-21-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,902
Posted By Spraygun

Looks cool!!! what engine? If you use DCX61...

Looks cool!!! what engine?
If you use DCX61 buff soon.... If you used DXC9or8 it's already too late.
I shoot DDC black for 2 coats, then intermix 2021 rts 50% on last coat.
I hate buffing...
Forum: Paint/Body
11-16-2011, 11:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 763
Posted By Spraygun

It has been stickeeeeed. This thread was the...

It has been stickeeeeed. This thread was the inspiration for it.
Forum: Paint/Body
11-16-2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 763
Posted By Spraygun

There are good deals on used ones. I bought mine...

There are good deals on used ones. I bought mine for 300 after they had been out for a year. If you don t need it tomorrow you can scou a used one, spray your car and sell it for what you paid giving...
Forum: Paint/Body
11-16-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 41,658
Posted By Spraygun

The answer to: What spray gun should I buy?

Through out my career as a painter, friends, strangers, etc. have asked many questions. One frequent and very important one is:
" What gun should I buy to paint my car?"
I've seen guys on forums...
Forum: Paint/Body
11-16-2011, 08:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 763
Posted By Spraygun

There is one simple answer that solves all issues...

There is one simple answer that solves all issues current and future on this subject.

Buy a SATA 3000 HVLP or RP with a 1.3 fluid nozzle. Adjust your spray technique, material viscosity, booth...
Forum: Paint/Body
11-15-2011, 04:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 763
Posted By Spraygun

I would try and get a similar product to what you...

I would try and get a similar product to what you will be spraying. You can check fan and how it handles with anything but you won't know atomozation and have a feel for clear without something...
Forum: Paint/Body
11-12-2011, 11:36 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 24,225
Posted By Spraygun

As long as it works well it doesn't matter who's...

As long as it works well it doesn't matter who's name is on it.

Hahaaaa, flies, lightning bugs, etc have a knack for knowing the last coat, at least you saw him go in. I've
sprayed last coat,...
Forum: Paint/Body
11-12-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 24,225
Posted By Spraygun

Good deal, which lvlp gun did you get?

Good deal, which lvlp gun did you get?
Forum: Paint/Body
11-11-2011, 08:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 793
Posted By Spraygun

I wouldn't over reduce sealer, adjust your spray...

I wouldn't over reduce sealer, adjust your spray style to get a good even coat.
Forum: Paint/Body
11-10-2011, 01:08 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 24,225
Posted By Spraygun

The LVLP's I've used, and the LPH-400 I use now...

The LVLP's I've used, and the LPH-400 I use now are able to atomize material at an amazingly low inlet pressure, 16lbs. in give you the recommended 10psi at the cap. My Sata 3000 takes almost twice...
Forum: Paint/Body
11-09-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 793
Posted By Spraygun

Lightly sanding your sealer (800 dry) to knock...

Lightly sanding your sealer (800 dry) to knock dirt nibs off is ok as long as you topcoat within 72 hrs. After that the sealer cures too hard for topcoat to adhere. Keep in mind 72 hours is at 70...
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