Friday, February 14, 2014

Spray painting on Cold Days - A Trick

Here's A painting tip I have found works great.

On those cold days shaking up a can and spraying will give you some ugly results. From snake skin patterns  to dripping!

Here's what I have found works to help with those running blues.

Heat up the part you are working on. Not to hot. Just warm.

Set your spray can down, and slowly turn the can by the top as you heat the can. Again we're not talking blazing heat. If you don't have a heat gun - you can use a hair dryer.
If the label is crinkling you are too hot and to close to it. Moderation. Turn the can 4-5 times around while moving your heat gun up n down the length of the can.
I heat the Bottom of the can also. A few seconds only.

Then shake the can.
You will notice the contents go from warm on your hand to an instant COLD.
Repeat the heating process. Each time you'll note the contents inside turn the can COLD again.
BUT- after doing this 5-6 times you'll shake the can and the contents will feel a normal warm.

Warm up your part again and you are all set.

Try it. It works well to promote adhesion- eliminate those snaky fish scales and ease the dreaded Drip.


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