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Nima · 10-05-2007, 03:23 PM

Hi to all:
Well, I did some readings, here on paint section and some books. Now I did some practice and this is my problem: paint looks dull. It is my problem not the quality of the paint (although I bought some cheap paint for practice)since in some spots it looks very nice and shiny. somehow I think I have problem with adjusting the trigger. The shiny spots are easily turn to runs!!. I try to keep my hand steady and at the same distance but even the clear coat looks dull ( I tried few coats of paint few days ago and today, I tried some clear coat). Any inputs?
thanks

Dad's Truck · 10-05-2007, 03:40 PM

Paint may be going on too dry. It's a balancing act between too dry and the runs.

Is is BC/CC? If so, the base coat will be dull. The clear coat will buff out to the high gloss.

Tell us more about what you're using.
Bob

Nima · 10-05-2007, 04:18 PM

The paint is Acrylic Enamel. I am just practicing on a door which I took out my parents 1999 ford escort whcih I believe had Acrylic paint from factory. Based of the instruction on the website (I got it from carpaintonline.com) I didn't have to use reducer or hardner. Even they said I don't have to use clear coat unless I want longer lasting paint. The clear coat was from them as well.
No what is BC/CC that you asked?
My paint gun is a cheap gravity feeder conventional.

Sport/Truck · 10-05-2007, 08:02 PM

You need to lay on some clear let it tack up good (time may vary) recoat & repeat until it all looks shiny. it's not necessarily a one shot deal.
s/t

10-05-2007, 03:23 PM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Painting advise Hi to all: Well, I did some readings, here on paint section and some books. Now I did some practice and this is my problem: paint looks dull. It is my problem not the quality of the paint (although I bought some cheap paint for practice)since in some spots it looks very nice and shiny. somehow I think I have problem with adjusting the trigger. The shiny spots are easily turn to runs!!. I try to keep my hand steady and at the same distance but even the clear coat looks dull ( I tried few coats of paint few days ago and today, I tried some clear coat). Any inputs? thanks __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

10-05-2007, 03:40 PM	#2
Dad's Truck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: cincinnati, OH Posts: 39	Re: Painting advise Paint may be going on too dry. It's a balancing act between too dry and the runs. Is is BC/CC? If so, the base coat will be dull. The clear coat will buff out to the high gloss. Tell us more about what you're using. Bob

10-05-2007, 04:18 PM	#3
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Re: Painting advise The paint is Acrylic Enamel. I am just practicing on a door which I took out my parents 1999 ford escort whcih I believe had Acrylic paint from factory. Based of the instruction on the website (I got it from carpaintonline.com) I didn't have to use reducer or hardner. Even they said I don't have to use clear coat unless I want longer lasting paint. The clear coat was from them as well. No what is BC/CC that you asked? My paint gun is a cheap gravity feeder conventional. __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

10-05-2007, 08:02 PM	#4
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Painting advise You need to lay on some clear let it tack up good (time may vary) recoat & repeat until it all looks shiny. it's not necessarily a one shot deal. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.



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