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#533586 04/30/2009 2:37 PM
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im just starting out i started practicing on some old parts i sandblasted cleaned primed then painted but as i put the gloss paint on i got fish eye what did i do wrong

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Perry Dean #533594 04/30/2009 3:10 PM
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Fish eyes are due to something on the surface like oil, silicone.
If you are sure the surface is clean I'd look at the spray equipment to make sure the contaminates are not getting in that way.
You could also try a fish eye eliminator in your paint mix.
Shoot your first coat a little dry, I mean don't try to get full coverage with the first coat and leave the wet coat for the final coat.

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Remember to clean the parts first, and before you blast them. It could also be contaminants in the bead blaster.

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Steve beat me to it. Always-ALWAYS clean first. Any contaminant on the surface can be driven into the metal's pores by abrading, whether it's sandblasting or sanding. Once it's in the pores it can be difficult to get out. You've just learned a lesson you'll remember for a lifetime.


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Tiny #533773 05/01/2009 1:36 AM
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thanks builder and tiny
yeah il probley remember it for the rest of my life i was so disapointed when it started to fisheye.
now i know clean clean clean
i should have known that because i have to clean all my hobbies befor i do them {rc helicoptors}
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Perry Dean #533817 05/01/2009 3:11 AM
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Was your neighbor using something like Armor All or Vinyl Guard? The silicon in those will destroy even the best painters paint job

cshamel #533843 05/01/2009 4:01 AM
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no my closes neighbor is a quarter mile away so im pretty sure it was my fault not getting it clean enuff the first time


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Perry Dean #533921 05/01/2009 1:28 PM
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One more bit to add. When you clean always use more than one cloth. Use a clean cloth to wipe the cleaner off while it's still wet. If whatever cleaner you use is allowed to dry on the surface all you've done is move the contaminant around. Don't be shy about using as many clean cloths as necessary to do the job right. thumbs_up


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Another source for contamination is the air compressor, be sure to drain the compressor, and use an in line final water trap on the paint gun. Also the natural oil from your hands will cause problems with paint.


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