scratches
I'm using a high gloss TGIC black and noticing small micro scratches in the finish product. These scratches develope after wiping lint or dust off coated parts. Even if there is nothing on it you can take a soft towel and this will still leave scratches. Manufacture recommended cure cycle is 10 min. @ 400 degrees. I don't start the 10 min. cure cycle until the part reaches 400 degrees. Iv'e even doubled the cure time to 20 minutes and still get the same result. Solvent rub test has shown coating to be fully cured. I have heard that high gloss blacks are prone to these scratches. Is this true? With these being motorcycle parts, is there a diffirent type of powder that should be used? In some cases the powder must put up with high engine temps. Any comments welcome.
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