How to apply paint question

[gary_bath_jr]

Hey All

I just got the paint that I am going to use for my truck and would like to know if anyone here uses it straight from the can or do you thin it out?

I got 595-33070 from Willy's Acres and the only label is the sticker that shows the number and colour.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Gary

[TCLARK]

Most of the time you thin paint out. This is really important toget a good job.The best way to do this is with trial and error. It also depends on the type of paint gun you are using. Gravity guns will work ok with slightly thicker paint but again do a try out on scrap before starting the job.

[gary_bath_jr]

I have the Siphon Feed spray gun, would you reccomend about a 50/50 mix to start and test with and then go from there or would that be too thin?

Thank you for your reply.

Gary

[r.morrison]

Hi Gary: When spraying paint, the maximum you should thin the product down is 15%. However.... this also depends on the product and the spray gun. 50/50 is definitely OUT! As suggested by Mr Clark, a lot of it is by trial and and error. Start out with a 10% thinning and do a trial spray on a "white surface". This will show you whether you're getting a nice fine/uniform spray pattern or spattering, which means the paint has to be thinned down a little more. Also experiment with the tip fan and the air pressure. In essence you have to marry all 3 together. Air pressure, tip size and viscosity of paint. It's not hard.....just a little patience and a comfort zone that you can work with. If you have any further queries, drop a line here on the forum......Robert

[r.morrison]

Gary....from how you describe the labeling on the paint you purchased from W/A, it would seem to me that they're getting made from a local source and private labeling it. Under normal conditions, most of the info your looking for should be on a proper label. You should find out which "thinner" you should use for this product, contrary to my earlier input. Paint that is sold to the general public HAS to be properly labelled for public safety. Otherwise our friends in W/A could get their asses sued off.

Trying to help you out....but also....this is my area of expertise!! Robert(CMRS)

[hrpearce]

When I bought my syphon spray gun I was lucky. There was a painter in the shop and he asked me if I knew what I was doing and when I said no he gave me some pointers. He told me to thin until the paint ran off a metal rule in a constant stream and only started dripping when almost all the paint was back in the pot.

[r.morrison]

Dear George: Long time no hear from....To answer your question ...NO, I don't supply Military Paint to The Forum.

For the years I've been on the forum, this area has become a "Dog's Breakfast"! If you read back on the original question posted by "Casey B" on the thinning down of paint and it's application.....it's all over the map!!

My point to the forum was that every manufacturer has a set of specifications to applying their product. Reducing the product on average is 10 to 15 percent.....not 50 percent! All of this depends on the product your using, the spray system your using, tip size and pressure. All of this has to be married together. Simple as that!!! When's the the last time you heard that line on the forum!

In the case of "Casey B".....He lives across the street from me and to help him out we just need to get together and make it happen. I can help in out in matching colors and product. How he applies it is his business.

This is a reply NOT to discredit those who have responded to this dilemma, but just simply stating some facts.

As the old saying goes "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

As a professional decorator, this is an every day occurrence for me, however , if I can be of service to you, drop me a line.


Nice to hear from you....Robert

[r.morrison]

In my last reply, I referred to "Casey B" and I should have said Gary Bath Jr. Well S""T, I had a Seniors moment. However...... on top of paint blah blah....I have a nice 216 engine for Gary. Gary, I'll send you photos this week.....Robert