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92civicb18b1 · 09-22-2004, 09:26 PM

Well, I got my paint the other day. Love the color.

Anyway, I started painting and I dunno, I'm getting runs. Is this because I'm using too much reducer (i was measuring by eye)?

Or is it because you think I'm just spraying too much?

I can't post pics but I wan't to know peoples common problems with the paint running.

It lays down nice until I let go of the trigger (accidentally on the peice I was painting, which I think caused the overspray which led to the running) and it blurts out more paint than I want. Does this make sense?

It looks like I'm going to have to sand that bitch down and do it again.

92civicb18b1 · 09-22-2004, 10:22 PM

ok, so i sanded it down, and redid it. Didn't get as bad of a run but I got the fish eye type thing now. I think I'm going to need more paint. It wasn't this hard the first time.

92civicb18b1 · 09-22-2004, 10:27 PM

Wow, a thread with me talking to myself. interesting.

Anyway, I figured out how to fix it after some searching.

hcivic.com · 09-23-2004, 12:20 AM

manm get a 10 cent mix cup.
and don't stop spraying until you are off the panel

92civicb18b1 · 09-23-2004, 08:17 AM

I got it right, a little bit of wetsanding and it will be much much better than any Maaco job.

Does anyone actually paint the underside of the hood? I'm thinking of just painting it with some of that spray on high temp paint.

hcivic.com · 09-24-2004, 09:21 PM

ya man i do and high temp wont work right or match the colour.

BodyDroppedNikes · 09-29-2004, 10:41 AM

well if you are getting runs you are spraying too close or too much pressure. stand back some and/or decrease pressure. take your time and do it right. and yes you can spray the inderside of your hood. just take it off before you start painting it....easier that way.

92civicb18b1 · 09-29-2004, 11:36 AM

Well, I got it to look decent but ran outta paint, so only my front end is done. I used almost 1/2 quart trying to adjust the gun right.

I like the color and shit, but I changed my mind, I want it black now. I know if I had bought enough paint from the beginning I would have been fine with the color. We'll see what happens.

hcivic.com · 09-29-2004, 04:24 PM

how thin are yoiu runing it at if you keep getting runs and just a dash less hardner and as for seting it up set the pressurer at the recomended specs then fine tuen from there.

tab · 10-02-2004, 01:46 PM

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Originally posted by hcivic.com@Sep 29 2004, 03:24 PM
how thin are yoiu runing it at if you keep getting runs and just a dash less hardner and as for seting it up set the pressurer at the recomended specs then fine tuen from there.

Quoted post

Don't do black unless you think your are good. Because black paint will test your skills.

A couple of runs won't kill you. Set up your gun right and back off the fluid knob a little to adjust how much product you apply.

I may fine tune my gun a little on the fly, but I don't use paint for the initial adjustment. You use thinner, it's cheaper.

hcivic.com · 10-02-2004, 08:29 PM

ya man good tip and very true it helps to get all the dust and crap out

09-22-2004, 09:26 PM	#1
92civicb18b1 The Trisexual Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The asshole of the USA, New Jersey Age: 21 Posts: 8,859 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rep Power: 121	Well, I got my paint the other day. Love the color. Anyway, I started painting and I dunno, I'm getting runs. Is this because I'm using too much reducer (i was measuring by eye)? Or is it because you think I'm just spraying too much? I can't post pics but I wan't to know peoples common problems with the paint running. It lays down nice until I let go of the trigger (accidentally on the peice I was painting, which I think caused the overspray which led to the running) and it blurts out more paint than I want. Does this make sense? It looks like I'm going to have to sand that bitch down and do it again. __________________ DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH QUESTIONS!!! Current Rides 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee =I love this truck 2007 Civic =Not sure what the future holds for this Previous 1992 Civic DX Hatch = 1994 B18B1 Turbo Rebuilt Garrett .60/.48 T3, log style mani and DIY downpipe, DSM 440's, kteller IC piping, JRC Intercooler, Home Depot style oil lines, HKS BOV, Crome Tuned, 253whp 1994 Civic VX Hatch, 1992 b18a1 swap 1993 Civic CX Hatch, 2000 B18b1

09-22-2004, 10:22 PM	#2
92civicb18b1 The Trisexual Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The asshole of the USA, New Jersey Age: 21 Posts: 8,859 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rep Power: 121	ok, so i sanded it down, and redid it. Didn't get as bad of a run but I got the fish eye type thing now. I think I'm going to need more paint. It wasn't this hard the first time. __________________ DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH QUESTIONS!!! Current Rides 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee =I love this truck 2007 Civic =Not sure what the future holds for this Previous 1992 Civic DX Hatch = 1994 B18B1 Turbo Rebuilt Garrett .60/.48 T3, log style mani and DIY downpipe, DSM 440's, kteller IC piping, JRC Intercooler, Home Depot style oil lines, HKS BOV, Crome Tuned, 253whp 1994 Civic VX Hatch, 1992 b18a1 swap 1993 Civic CX Hatch, 2000 B18b1

09-22-2004, 10:27 PM	#3
92civicb18b1 The Trisexual Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The asshole of the USA, New Jersey Age: 21 Posts: 8,859 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rep Power: 121	Wow, a thread with me talking to myself. interesting. Anyway, I figured out how to fix it after some searching. __________________ DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH QUESTIONS!!! Current Rides 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee =I love this truck 2007 Civic =Not sure what the future holds for this Previous 1992 Civic DX Hatch = 1994 B18B1 Turbo Rebuilt Garrett .60/.48 T3, log style mani and DIY downpipe, DSM 440's, kteller IC piping, JRC Intercooler, Home Depot style oil lines, HKS BOV, Crome Tuned, 253whp 1994 Civic VX Hatch, 1992 b18a1 swap 1993 Civic CX Hatch, 2000 B18b1

09-23-2004, 08:17 AM	#5
92civicb18b1 The Trisexual Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The asshole of the USA, New Jersey Age: 21 Posts: 8,859 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rep Power: 121	I got it right, a little bit of wetsanding and it will be much much better than any Maaco job. Does anyone actually paint the underside of the hood? I'm thinking of just painting it with some of that spray on high temp paint. __________________ DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH QUESTIONS!!! Current Rides 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee =I love this truck 2007 Civic =Not sure what the future holds for this Previous 1992 Civic DX Hatch = 1994 B18B1 Turbo Rebuilt Garrett .60/.48 T3, log style mani and DIY downpipe, DSM 440's, kteller IC piping, JRC Intercooler, Home Depot style oil lines, HKS BOV, Crome Tuned, 253whp 1994 Civic VX Hatch, 1992 b18a1 swap 1993 Civic CX Hatch, 2000 B18b1

09-29-2004, 11:36 AM	#8
92civicb18b1 The Trisexual Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The asshole of the USA, New Jersey Age: 21 Posts: 8,859 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rep Power: 121	Well, I got it to look decent but ran outta paint, so only my front end is done. I used almost 1/2 quart trying to adjust the gun right. I like the color and shit, but I changed my mind, I want it black now. I know if I had bought enough paint from the beginning I would have been fine with the color. We'll see what happens. __________________ DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH QUESTIONS!!! Current Rides 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee =I love this truck 2007 Civic =Not sure what the future holds for this Previous 1992 Civic DX Hatch = 1994 B18B1 Turbo Rebuilt Garrett .60/.48 T3, log style mani and DIY downpipe, DSM 440's, kteller IC piping, JRC Intercooler, Home Depot style oil lines, HKS BOV, Crome Tuned, 253whp 1994 Civic VX Hatch, 1992 b18a1 swap 1993 Civic CX Hatch, 2000 B18b1


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09-23-2004, 12:20 AM	#4
hcivic.com Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta canada Posts: 4,577 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 58	manm get a 10 cent mix cup. and don't stop spraying until you are off the panel

09-24-2004, 09:21 PM	#6
hcivic.com Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta canada Posts: 4,577 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 58	ya man i do and high temp wont work right or match the colour.

09-29-2004, 04:24 PM	#9
hcivic.com Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta canada Posts: 4,577 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 58	how thin are yoiu runing it at if you keep getting runs and just a dash less hardner and as for seting it up set the pressurer at the recomended specs then fine tuen from there.

10-02-2004, 08:29 PM	#11
hcivic.com Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta canada Posts: 4,577 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 58	ya man good tip and very true it helps to get all the dust and crap out

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