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Old 05-30-2011, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by brockrwood
OK, what am I missing?

When I paint a rocket, the paint tends to go on so that the finish seems like it has paint "dust" or "sand" on it, rather than a nice smooth finish.

What am I doing wrong?
Yes, as noted, you ain't getting it wet enough. You're shooting from too far away, and you're not putting enough paint on. It's gotta get it wet if it's gonna look good.

Trying hold the can closer and apply more paint. You don't want to dwell with the can - keep it moving. But come back over the same area with multiple passes to get it wet.

To avoid runs, apply a tack coat first. This is a light, sorta dry coat. Let sit for 10 minutes. Then apply a heavier second coat wherein you lay it on thick. The first coat, having partially dried, will help hold the second, thicker coat and prevent runs.

Then wait 10 more minutes. If it still needs paint - if it has some poorly covered areas - then apply a 3rd coat using the same techniques as the second.

HTH.

Doug

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