Steve Baran
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[quote=”krjrcustom1″ post=25735]Cant imagine Irish paint is that different than Iowa paint..[/quote]
Oh you’ll be surprised.
:welc From socal.
FYI, Sikkens has motorcycle chip books. You just have to know the right people.
I personally would not trust a colormap chip to cross to a motor color. Ballpark yes, match not so much.
Like Jeremy said, call ATL. 1-800-618-1010
Yup, I’m with Ben.
Clear as normal, cut it down with 500 grit and re clear. Near flawless results off the gun. Then some minor 2000 grit sanding, finish with 3000 and polish. You’ll end up with a finish you never have to worry about.
Sanding with 1000, as so on takes too much material off and is really just a waste. In the end, months later, the flow coated job ALWAYS looks better.
In the late 80’s I was lucky enough to get a new Devilbiss downdraft, and the owner of the shop was nice enough to include this..
http://www.herkules.us/k900.php
It was easy and worked great.
[quote=”MoCoke” post=25663]3M actually has a new one called versa pro. looks less bulky but requires an air hose to move around in http://3mcollision.com/products/safety/masks-and-respirators/powered-air-purifying-respirator-papr/3m-versaflo-painters-supplied-air-respirator-kit-37336.html%5B/quote%5D
Like the SATA, Devilbiss, and others, first you’ll need grade D breathable air. Then you’re going to need a carbon monoxide alarm.
Start by mixing the two colors together 4:1, the 3:1, then2:1, then 1:1, then 1:2, then 1:3, then 1:4.
Make sure the reducer is slow enough, or just blow a coat of clear over the repair.
Sounds more complicated than it is.
It can also be done with good gun/trigger control depending on your skills with the gun.
[quote=”Jayson M” post=25641]
Nothing wrong with having PPG for fleet work and old beaters,we do the same thing at our shop.[/quote]Fixed it for ya.
:rock
I have a 3M PAPR and a SATA supplied air mask. Far and above I prefer the 3M as I can walk from the booth to the washer, and anywhere else I like. However, that does not get yo away from buying filters.
I tried the Devilbiss unit and found it not to move enough air.
The SAS belt mounted filter is rather cheaply made so I was not a fan.
Another good option would be mar tech.
From what I know Kirker is more like truck paint.
As for SPI, they appear to have a “cult” type following. You might want to google SPI forum, the owner of the company supports his own forum there.
While I own all three brands, here’s my opinion.
National Detroit:
Solid tool
Powerful
Bit o vibration
Easy to repair if needed.Dynabrade:
Light
Inexpensive
Easy to reapirHutchins:
Reliable (after 15+ years not one repair needed)
Powerful
Bit quieter
Made right here in sunny socal by a family business (a really big plus for me)
The new 500/600 series are looking like more of the sameI’ve used my 4000RP (1.3) for everything including primer. It’s been good but not 3000RP great with clear. Truth be told I’m in love with the 3000RP for clear, it can do no wrong.
Congrats on you new gun I’m sure you’ll like it.
ding,
Expect fedex tomorrow.
Are you in socal?
If so you can borrow my 4000RP.
[quote=”Ben” post=25505]
That is a very common problem that can happen with any paint brand, most noticeable on silvers. Sometimes it gets you, sometimes not…[/quote]
Yup, most likely the issue.