mike
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Seems to me there is much talk about cromax pro…where should I start. Lets see…10 years ago I had enough of RM and their poor colour matching. I got sick and tired of having to tint on a regular basis. So I got in-touch with DuPont and installed premier system then due to government regs in Canada I had to switch to water base. Anyhow this has been one of the best and most consistent paint lines I have used. I get consistent results and finishes. Yes there are a few nasty colours out there yet as we all know its is difficult to butt match anything with any paint so why bother even if the car is a couple of years old.
The application procedure is simple. example if your painting a side of a vehicle apply your first coat (6 to 8 inches away from vehicle) moving down the side and keep an eye on the drying as you move down. If you see it starting to dry a little then put you half coat know as a colour coat on (15 inches away from vehicle) where you started from and continue. If you find your base is drying to fast then your temp is too high for the humidity level and you may need to use 2045 controller to slow the drying. Keep in mind this is water based and the more humid the air the longer it will take to flash. Air dryers are needed and if your booth is heated or A/C this will cut flash times down immensely. A little heat will cut booth humidity. You should be spraying at about 70 degrees and about the same for humidity this will give you plenty of time to apply your base.
Blending is easy…put your wet bed on you blend panel and what I have found by doing your blend first you will get better results. make your bed milky white… so you are painting in reverse as to what you were taught. It works.
Here is an example of how fast it really is when you get use to it. I sprayed 3/4 of a Lexus yesterday and had it all flashed off in 15 mins and ready to clear…I was completely finished spraying In 45 mins.
There clears are good and I have no issue with either the 8700 or 8300 they polish well etc. If your having problems with the products your best best is get some training. Knowledge is the key.