for you paint guys out there, i am re-painting my cruiser myself. i am at the primer stage and things were going ok. but now i am "dry spraying" and i can't seem to fix it. i have 2 guns one is a gravity feed and one is a suction feed both are doing it. the primer starts to spray ok at first but after a couple of passes it starts comming out like sand paper. please help if you can. i am getting very frustrated at sanding everything over and over again. thanks
help with painting cruiser
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dgangle
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My suggestion would be to read/post in the body and paint section
https://forum.ih8mud.com/forumdisplay.php?f=131
https://forum.ih8mud.com/forumdisplay.php?f=131
I have very limited experience w/painting, that being said...I am very pleased w/the work I have been able to accomplish with my HVLP setup.
I'm not sure what equipment you have, but I imagine the following still applies:
Make sure guns are clean (I have had good results w/lacquer thinner).
Stir primer throughly.
Follow ratio instructions for primer (hardener/reducer).
make sure to use filters for everything that goes into your gun.
You might want to post this in the paint section...
manny
I'm not sure what equipment you have, but I imagine the following still applies:
Make sure guns are clean (I have had good results w/lacquer thinner).
Stir primer throughly.
Follow ratio instructions for primer (hardener/reducer).
make sure to use filters for everything that goes into your gun.
You might want to post this in the paint section...
manny
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Perhaps the air pressure is incorrect. For a lot of good information check here:
http://www.autobody101.com/forums/index.php
http://www.autobody101.com/forums/index.php
What primer are you using ? Probably just need to add a little more reducer to it. But to be sure we really need to know what your mixing up.
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thanks for the replys. i am using xtream high build 2k direct to metal. it is 4 parts primer 1 part activador and acetone as the thinner. i have been using 2 parts thinner and have adjusted that part up and down, but no luck. both of my guns shoot the acetone out just fine when i am cleaning them. so my guess it has something to do with the thickness of the primer or my air pressure but i have adjusted them both sever times but no luck. thanks again for the help
Acetone...are you in California ? What tip are you using ? Should be 1.8mm to 2.0mm. Ratio of 4-1-2 seems right...whats the weather like where you are spraying ?
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i am in washington state the weather is sunny and between 75 and 90. i am using a 1.6mm tip
Pick up a 2.0mm tip and mix it 4-1-2. Don't they allow reducer in Wash State ? How long are you waiting between coats (ie too long and she'll set up in the gun). First things first, get the bigger tip.
