[AT] Tractor painting--Charlie and Louis

[charlie hill]

John if it looks good enough to suit you just leave it alone.  If you're 
gonna add a final coat anyway you're going to have to sand it.  I know what 
you mean about messing up something that looks good enough in hopes of 
getting it better.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Wilkens" <jwilkens at eoni.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Tractor painting--Charlie and Louis


> Thanks for the quick response Charlie and Louis!  Since I've never
> seen a coat of paint "not stick" and just peel off :)  I assume then
> that the misting relates more to a method that reduces sags and
> runs.  Sounds good.  I'm using the recommended HVLP air pressure
> (maybe a little higher) but I haven't checked the tip size.  I'll
> make myself try it again.  I am using a catalyzed primer sealer--wet
> sanded smooth.  Last night I applied my first ever coat of color
> urethane and am impressed!  Good cover, no runs and very shiny.  Now
> I need to know if I should wet sand this nice shiny before applying
> the next final coat?   Looks too pretty to mess up with sand
> paper!        Thanks again.   John W.
>
>
>
> At 05:34 AM 03/03/2008, you wrote:
>>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>
>>To: "'Antique tractor email discussion group'"
>><at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>>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.
>> >
>> >                    In the wide-open spaces of NE Oregon
>> >
>> >
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