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| Topic Started: Nov 14 2016, 06:26 PM (413 Views) | |
| providerjack | Nov 14 2016, 06:26 PM Post #1 |
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Hello all, looking for a bit of advice. While using airbrush to spray Tamiya gloss paint, I seem to be only getting a matt finish. I work outside in old shed but have a heater, is that a part of the problem. |
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| Barry | Nov 14 2016, 06:58 PM Post #2 |
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I'd imagine moisture is the problem ..do you leave your model to dry there after you turn your heater off? |
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| providerjack | Nov 14 2016, 07:31 PM Post #3 |
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Must admit I do, but even spraying before drying it is matt |
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| Barry | Nov 14 2016, 07:50 PM Post #4 |
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Are you thinning the paint?? Too much maybe |
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| providerjack | Nov 15 2016, 10:25 AM Post #5 |
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I don’t think so barry 2/1, ans using Tamiya thinner as well. |
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| Barry | Nov 15 2016, 10:56 AM Post #6 |
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Try not thinning it all and see what happens.I don't think mine and it's usually grand |
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| providerjack | Nov 16 2016, 10:24 AM Post #7 |
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Barry as a matter of interest what paint do you normally use? |
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| Barry | Nov 16 2016, 12:13 PM Post #8 |
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Tamiya usually |
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| FiSe | Nov 16 2016, 03:42 PM Post #9 |
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Heil Mickey!
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Sorry, guys, just have to jump in - even though I said to myself that it's none my business. Firstly: - did you steer that paint properly? Secondly: - are you sure that the paint finish supposed to be Gloss? If both of the answers are 'Yes', then: - make sure that both paint and the painted surface are not freezing cold, just leave them in the heated room for a few hours - make sure you are avoiding 'dry-spraying' or 'dusting' after the main coat is on. Nice and even wet coat or two over some dusted base should do the trick for lovely Gloss finish. - leave the heating on for another while after painting to help with drying and spread of the paint coat |
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| providerjack | Nov 16 2016, 08:10 PM Post #10 |
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Thanks Fise, I think maybe cold is the problem, I moved out to my sons old shed he used to paint in, but it does need a lot of heat, so I think you are probably right, sometimes when i spray it does appear to be dry. I think from now on I will use matt and then gloss it. By the way you were not jumping in. I appreciate your imput, thanking you. |
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