[AT] Tractor painting--why the "misting?

[charlie hill]

John you need to move your gun faster and maybe a bit further out from your 
work.  Make multiple passes and overlap each one by 30% to 50%.  It just 
takes some practice.  Try it on some cardboard or a piece of bar tin or 
something.  I agree with Lou about the reasoning behind it.  Oh, also you 
might be using too large a tip in your gun or a worn out tip.  The product 
data sheet that should have come with the paint should tell you what size 
tip and air presure to use.

Charlie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Louis" <louis at kellnet.com>
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Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 10:38 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Tractor painting--why the "misting?


> This is my opinion and observation.
>
> It seem that a light first coat helps the later coats of paint stick 
> better.
> I think it allow the paint a chance to "bite" into the primer.  I notice
> when this is done, the following coats tend to cover better and you don't
> have to "slam" on the paint and risk runs.
>
> You will notice a big difference in the finish if you use a sealer/primer.
>
> Lou
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of John Wilkens
> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 9:18 PM
> To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> Subject: [AT] Tractor painting--why the "misting?
>
>
> Painting "pros" and the instructions on paint cans are always
> advising to give the first fininsh coat a light mist coat--followed
> up shortly by a heavier coat.  What is this supposed to
> accomplish?  I can't seem to do it.  Every time I try the "misting" I
> just end up putting on a cover coat.  Seems to work OK.   Must be a
> reason?  I just tried wet sanding (primer coat) for the first time
> today and was surprised what I've been missing!  Next I'll try it on
> the first finish coat (using urethane for the first time too).  Sure
> glad I'm not painting a nice automobile.....I'd be a nervous wreck!   John
> W.
>
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