I have noticed that when I use the small cans of Testors spray paint that the spray often has large particles. Just did a lossy job of painting a car. Then I recalled that it might be the outdoor temp in the garage. After sanding the car, and soaking the paint can in warm water I got a much nicer finish.
Anyone have the same issues (and I am talking like 60 degrees not -20)
Noskills
Testors paint and temperature
Testors paint and temperature
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Napoleon Dynamite
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Re: Testors paint and temperature
Can't speak for Testors, but I definitely get a better finish when I use Rustoleum spray paint in warmer weather than when it is chilly outside.
Noskills wrote:I have noticed that when I use the small cans of Testors spray paint that the spray often has large particles. Just did a lossy job of painting a car. Then I recalled that it might be the outdoor temp in the garage. After sanding the car, and soaking the paint can in warm water I got a much nicer finish.
Anyone have the same issues (and I am talking like 60 degrees not -20)
Noskills
Re: Testors paint and temperature
Make sure to check the instructions on the paint can. It will give a temperature range for best results. If you get outside that temperature range, you will likely have issues. This is true of any paint.
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FatSebastian
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Re: Testors paint and temperature
Agree. Also check that the nozzle is clean. It goes without saying that it should be shaken well.MaxV wrote:This is true of any [spray] paint.
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whodathunkit
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Re: Testors paint and temperature
Seth,
Are you useing new spray paint cans or painting from one that has be sitting around the shop
that you have used some out of it and let it set on the shelf or work bench for a while.
Are you useing new spray paint cans or painting from one that has be sitting around the shop
that you have used some out of it and let it set on the shelf or work bench for a while.
What type of automobile can be spelled the same forwards & backwards?
Re: Testors paint and temperature
Brand new can Whoda.
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Napoleon Dynamite
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Re: Testors paint and temperature
Good call FSFatSebastian wrote:Agree. Also check that the nozzle is clean. It goes without saying that it should be shaken well.MaxV wrote:This is true of any [spray] paint.
It sounds like a dirty nozzle
