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Offline Chris Liston

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Re: Home painting jobs... any pics?
« Reply #25 on: September 22, 2005, 01:54:16 PM »
is that spray can or spray gun?  Looks really nice
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Re: Home painting jobs... any pics?
« Reply #26 on: September 22, 2005, 04:01:06 PM »
If you're going to use spray cans, 2 options: 1) use a water based paint, they take longer to dry and level out better than solvent base spray, giving a REALLY nice gloss to the finish, or 2) warm the paint up. Place the cans in hot tap water and let them sit for 5 minutes, you'll get a better, finer spray.

Ideally, an HVLP sprayer would be the best choice with an automotive paint.

As with any body work, PATIENCE is the key.

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Re: Home painting jobs... any pics?
« Reply #27 on: September 22, 2005, 10:58:01 PM »
That was done with a cheapie Astro HVLP gun in my homebrew spraybooth.
Mostly it takes patience and elbow grease to get the factory/show type finish.
Patrick is spot on with the color sanding.
Here is my booth and a couple more:
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