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The orange peel wouldn’t be too hard to remove, wet sand with 2000 and 3000 then buff.
i had trouble with orange peel with the 2k primer. I learned that the pressure setting on the data sheet is at the nozzle. I found if I increased the pressure 3x the data sheet, there was almost no orange peel.
What I read on orange peel causes...
Low pressure on the gun
too much paint
gun distance to far
gun not square
I’m sure there are more, but going through that list helped me.
I'm not sure who said too much paint, but I would disagree. The higher the pressure, the better the atomization to break up the paint molecules and allow them to flow out. The most important part is to keep the gun square and keep your distance even and to a minimum. 6-8" is ideal if you move right and maintain a 50% overlap. Even coverage is the key. Once you figure that out, you'll find your best results will be to pound the paint on as heavy as you can- just before it runs. It's an art and talent to find the sweet spot, but once you do, you'll paint like a pro and can lay paint like glass.
I'm not sure who said too much paint, but I would disagree. The higher the pressure, the better the atomization to break up the paint molecules and allow them to flow out. The most important part is to keep the gun square and keep your distance even and to a minimum. 6-8" is ideal if you move right and maintain a 50% overlap. Even coverage is the key. Once you figure that out, you'll find your best results will be to pound the paint on as heavy as you can- just before it runs. It's an art and talent to find the sweet spot, but once you do, you'll paint like a pro and can lay paint like glass.
nice work!
I don’t remember where I read that too much paint can cause orange peel. I’m a newbie but I found it was lack of sufficient pressure that caused mine. I ran the flow wide open and increased pressure, no more oranges.
Hear is a example of a tractor I worked on last year. Its not perfect so don't look too close, Had to put another coat on it. As mentioned I like to see it go on pretty wet. The new guns work pretty good.
I agree that paint application is almost an art. I have learned so much over the years. I just have to keep learning!
Thanks for all the positive comments. I've got more orange peel than the state of Florida but I keep after it. A lot 2000, and 4000 grit sandpaper is in my future. Got the bed mounted last week. Now I need to get the rear fenders on, running boards repaired and painted, bumpers painted and then get everything put back together. Its far from perfect but it never will be and I want to drive it again
I'm not sure about the paint you are using but I've heard it's easier to do the wet sand / buff sooner as the paint gets harder the longer it's been on there. Other's in the know maybe can elaborate on that. I tried to wet sand / buff a year old clear coat once and it was VERY difficult due to paint hardness.
Dennis,
You have been very busy! Truck is looking more complete all the time. Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures of your progress! You will inspire others to keep going on their projects too.
Regards,
Chris
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