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Re: Can someone help me with my paint problem? Fri, 28 January 2005 09:08 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Azrael wrote on Fri, 28 January 2005 08:02

you could also try cross hatching your spraying. Do one coat horizontally, and the next coat vertically (you should be able to turn the nossle on your spray gun to do this). Cross hatching is a good way to blend in pearls and metallics.


This is a must when spraying metalic paint otherwise you will see the spray pattern in the finished job. Also add in some diagonal sweeps.

Also I thought acrylics should be thinned 60% thinner to 40% paint. (don't quote me on this though)

Good luck, you never learn how to do something until you have a go Very Happy

Brad

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