Originally Posted by
Salamandrine
How's the flow out for Spray Max? Does it self level pretty well? or do you choose between drips and orange peel? Are you guys leaving it off the gun, or rubbing it out?
If find some urethane formulations react unfavorably with sunscreen. They get soft and basically dissolve, which makes me wonder if anyone has had any problems with Spray Max 2K. In socal, this is an issue, as sunscreen is required most of the time.
Although it breaks all sorts of rules, if you know what you are doing sometimes lacquer can be sprayed over very well cured old paint. It dries very fast and levels out well. This was done sometimes in the old days. The danger is that it can crackle. Fat over lean and all. Using instrument makers lacquer might ameliorate this tendency somewhat.
I'm able to get the 2K to flow out with little to no orange peel, but I also know that I have to make the best use of the limited amount of clear in two cans. I spray twice: one light tack coat. wait 10-15 minutes. Spray the rest of the clear as wet as I can without it running. I've sprayed two bikes with no runs or sags. 2K is not as durable as a pro shop paint job, but for the fella with little $$ to invest, it's a good alternative. I suppose that I should also say I have some painting experience, having worked in a few body shops back in my 20's.