Paint issues

Tadams said

I painted the interior of my Barracuda yesterday and the paints great. It is a little to shiny, even though I used a flattening agent actually adding more than called for. Secondly, the paint, although looks really smooth has a rough texture if you rub your fingers across it. No fish eyes, no runs and looks amazing, Were my gun setting incorrect, or what advice do you have? Thanks.

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Tadams,

Too much flattening agent will give you the "suede look". Would you describe the finish's texture (appearance) as the "suede look".?

Using lacquer thinner instead of the proper reducer will allow the paint to flash too quickly which will also give you a rough texture.

Check the label on the can to see if it's not a "suede look" material. This look was popular in the late 90's, mostly in GM cars though.

Gun distance, air pressure, stroke speed, overlap, viscosity, too hot ambient air, too much humidity, all these variables play a major role in the appearance of any paint finish..

Did you follow the manufacturers directions to the letter?

That's all I have..........

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