TulsaFred
Jedi Warrior
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I painted the BE last fall, after taking down to bare metal. Looked good at 5 ft, but on closer inspection was a mess of orange peel, a couple runs, and some trash in the paint since I didn't have a booth. Orange peel was by far the biggest issue. I researched this out the ying yang, sanded it all flat and resprayed it last week.
A little better, but same problems!
I have determined, for me at least, that the KEY to a quality home garage paint job is in the FIXING after paint. I think for most of us, with no more than moderate experience, a perfect paint job is elusive. So many variables - equipment, technique, temperature, humidity, paint, activator, reducer and the various permutations of all of this and more - make experience the only thing that can improve your odds. If you don't have the experience - YOU CAN FIX IT.
I'll lay out a pictorial of my journey for your edification and amusement.
A little better, but same problems!
I have determined, for me at least, that the KEY to a quality home garage paint job is in the FIXING after paint. I think for most of us, with no more than moderate experience, a perfect paint job is elusive. So many variables - equipment, technique, temperature, humidity, paint, activator, reducer and the various permutations of all of this and more - make experience the only thing that can improve your odds. If you don't have the experience - YOU CAN FIX IT.
I'll lay out a pictorial of my journey for your edification and amusement.