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how far away to paint?
« on: June 05, 2007, 09:09:46 AM »
ok so im thinking of painting my psp trim flat black, so my q is

how far away should the can be from the trim, and for how long do the strokes have to be

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Re: how far away to paint?
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2007, 09:59:10 AM »
ok so im thinking of painting my psp trim flat black, so my q is

how far away should the can be from the trim, and for how long do the strokes have to be

the can says 6 to 8 inches in a steady sweeping motion from left to right

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Re: how far away to paint?
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2007, 11:18:39 AM »
remember to start and end the spray off the edge of the piece, that way you won't have build-up on the edges.  When I'm spraying larger items (car bodies, motorcycle tanks, etc.) I actually pull the gun further away from the item as I go over my edges (especially if I'm only doing a panel or respray).  Go slow and don't over-spray, and you shouldn't have any problems.

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Re: how far away to paint?
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2007, 11:28:16 AM »
remember to start and end the spray off the edge of the piece, that way you won't have build-up on the edges.  When I'm spraying larger items (car bodies, motorcycle tanks, etc.) I actually pull the gun further away from the item as I go over my edges (especially if I'm only doing a panel or respray).  Go slow and don't over-spray, and you shouldn't have any problems.

yes and before you start air spay in case the is spatter

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Re: how far away to paint?
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2007, 01:11:59 PM »
put the can in warm water for 5 - 10 mins, warmer spray gives a more even finish.
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Re: how far away to paint?
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2007, 01:13:35 PM »
put the can in warm water for 5 - 10 mins, warmer spray gives a more even finish.

not a problem for me in Texas

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Re: how far away to paint?
« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2007, 01:36:50 PM »
Not really a problem for me either, most times I spray in a heated/humidity controlled booth...

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Re: how far away to paint?
« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2007, 02:43:33 PM »
yeah i think you have to sand it thou, becuase i just sprayed myne, and it didnt stick watsoever

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Re: how far away to paint?
« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2007, 07:08:41 PM »
I think I did it too close so my trim's a mess.
Hopefully, I will be able to spray over it...

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Re: how far away to paint?
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2007, 05:10:12 AM »
If it comes out wrong, just sand off a try again.

Always sand something before spraying, gives it a better finish.
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