ORIGINAL: LesUyeda
"One thing I'm REALLY trying to avoid is the chalky look soooooo many military planes have"
I'm not sure about the more "modern" paints, but when I was doing a lot of painting, the only way you got any kind of "dull" was with a powdered additive. Therefore, if applied a little dry; chalky.
"and blow around from the air presure"
Again, from my experience that was usually the result of too much air, not enough paint, from trying to spray too thick a mix.k
Les
Les,
If you have a automotive paint supplier near you, and they carry PPG brand of paint, they will have a clear called " Flex Clear". This is a clear coat that dries flat. You have all the protection of a clear coat with the uv protectorant it contains, plus the ability to clean it with soap and water. It is also nitro proof.
You will need to get the clear activator with it and mix it 4 parts clear to 1 part activator. Add some reducer to it to get it thin enough to atomize through your spray gun.
You will like the results.
Frank