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Fogging Lacquer
Posted by PHATBOB58 on Thursday, April 8, 2004 12:12 PM
I tried using automotive lacquer (Dupli-Color) for the first time and was wondering if anyone else has experienced the problem I came up with. I finished the preparation of the plastic, washed it good and primed it. I then wet sanded the primer to a slick finish. I had the first couple of coats of paint on with no problem and was getting the beginning of a deep gloss finish. I had to put the subject aside for a couple of days and figured the extra dry time before putting on some good wet coats would do the subject some good. When I began the application of the next wet coat of paint, I noticed that the finish was beginning to fog. Should I have not waited that long between coats of paint or am I dealing with a different problem such as humidity?
Bob Moore 4660 Kingston Dr. Pensacola, Fl. 32526
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Posted by MusicCity on Friday, April 9, 2004 5:27 AM
I'm no expert, but it sounds like moisture to me. Drying time should have just let it cure better. After all, sooner or later the last coat is going to have a long time to cure!

Just wondering if there could possibly have been some moisture left from your wet sanding. Just a guess, but all I can come up with.
Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page
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Posted by PHATBOB58 on Friday, April 9, 2004 7:59 AM
Thanks Scott.
The subject was completely dry after wet sanding. However, living in Florida and having to paint outside, I may have picked up a little condensation during the proccess of going from one place to the other. We have a commercial sized spray booth (inside) at work and I'm thinking of trying it out. It is in a temperature and humidity controlled environment so maybe if moisture is the problem it should be eliminated .
Bob Moore 4660 Kingston Dr. Pensacola, Fl. 32526
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Posted by qmiester on Friday, April 9, 2004 7:20 PM
Bob

Have seen that happen with modeling laquers (Testors glosscoat and dullcoat are notorious for doing it) and in applying butyrate and nitrate dopes to 1/1 rag wings. The paint is absorbing the moisture out of the air as it drys. If you don't have a temp and humidity controlled spray booth, the only answer is to extend the drying time of the paint by adding a retarder. Unfortunatly you get to 95% relative humidity or higher there isn't anything you can do.
Quincy
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