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Old 07-02-2009, 09:33 PM
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Default Re: Which gun to buy

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Originally Posted by SolutionsAutomobile View Post
Tried it!

First I coated a test pieces but that metal was more oily than i though, so I had holes in the finish. TOTALLY my fault, didnt want to start the compressor for blasting.

Second I took a pieces I had coated successfully with my old gun, same mirror white from ptbp (I want to make sure ive got the hang before coated 900+$ turntables)
I tried shooting my clear with flakes and pearl in it. It didnt want to stick to it all that well. It stuck to some place and not to others seemingly randomly.
The powder does not flow and stick like in the hypersmooth video.
Heres a pic of it before cure. I put in more pearl blue so we can see the difference.


See how it sticks in places, and not to others

A bigger pic is located here:
Photo: Second coat /clear uneven coverage | Powdercoat album | Veikra | Fotki.com

Im now wondering about ground surface area and also about Pbtp powders. Ive tried 2 mirror colors from them and they've been the hardest to get right (OP, bad attraction to part).
I did not have any luck with clears and second coats so far.
What pressure do you have it set at? What is your KV Setting? It sounds like a bad ground to me causing the charge to build up in the surface since it cant go to ground. This will cause the problem you are having. Also heat your parts to about 100-120*F before you shoot the powder as this seems to help with powder attraction no matter what gun you are using.
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