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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Holm-Made on January 30, 2007, 08:16:00 PM
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I'm in the process of spraying my 3rd bow with T Bird. I'm having trouble laying it down smooth. It has a texture to it. I think it is an orange peel. Help me trouble shoot.
Is it too much air pressure?
Not enough finish?
I think it may be that I'm not getting enough finish on the bow for fear that it will run. I'm using a cheap HVLP gun. Thanks, Chad
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I use an airbrush, so I can't help you with your equiptment, but I get the same texture with my airbrush, there's a fine line between orange peal and a big run. I've found real light, almost powder coats, wet sanded work the best. I also just dust the last few coats on for a great look IMO.
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Chad, I use about 30#s of air pressure. Thunderbird does not run easily if mixed properly (about 30%). If it does run, no big deal. The bow can be sanded and resprayed. Spray it down good 3 times and let it dry. Great finish. Good luck.
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Thanks for the responses guys. Here's another question for you. If I set the air pressure at 40# then when I pull the trigger it goes down to 30#. Is my gun set at 40 or 30#? Chad
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30