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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1
Hardener is super bad stuff to breathe, I hope you are using a very good mask, preferably one that supplies air to a hood!
Thanks for the safty tip, Im taking precautions. Im aware of how nasty some of these products are on the nervous system. I apprecieate that you are always there to help us rookies. " UPDATE" I just used a nib file and then sanded the panels with runs with 600, cleaned with cleaner/degreasser so i can reshoot tues hopefully no runs this time ill adjust my gun, and go easy on the heavy coats. Any sugestions?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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how much reducer are you adding?

go with light volume, 18 inches away then move in if you need to.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill W
how much reducer are you adding?

go with light volume, 18 inches away then move in if you need to.
I used 8/1/25% (25% reducer) at about 8 inches I probably would have been good if i didnt go so wet on my first coat.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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25% is good, I'm the same way with the first coat.... one and done.

just take your time, you should have enough pot life.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill W
25% is good, I'm the same way with the first coat.... one and done.

just take your time, you should have enough pot life.
Thank you Bill, you guys are great and as Ive said b4 I appreceiate you guys sharing information that took you a lifetime to learn . JIMMY
 
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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Looks great, congratualtions!
 
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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Looking good. I also like the color! Remember all of this stuff you're doing so you can help me out some day!

Rob
 
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