Orange peel
 

I have spent the past two days sanding my awful
mistake. I had a good base of Rustoleum primer
and let it cure for a day and went on with Krylon
Latex. Major orange peel. Could someone pick
me up and head me toward success ?
Ralph

RE: Orange peel
 

Let it dry real good, lightly sand with 400 grit or finer. Then recoat a couple of coats, making sure your coats are even but not heavy, and let them flash good between coats.

RE: Orange peel
 

If you have orange peel it usually means the paint was too dry or too thick when it hit the surface.

If using a spray gun the paint should be thinned some more.

If using a spray can then hold the can closer to the surface, but move it faster across the surface to prevent curtaining. It is a question of "Technique and practice"

Ed S

RE: Orange peel
 

Thanks guys . I suspected my technical ability wasn't up
to the task. I always hated spray cans and some folks
get really nice results. At the price of the paint it probably
wouldn't hurt to practice a bit before putting it on my latest
masterpiece.[:o] I have got the thing sanded down to resin
and primer again and we will have another go at it.

RE: Orange peel
 

Wipe it down with some laquer thinner before you spray it.

RE: Orange peel
 

I don`t mean to step in here, but what ever you do, do not wipe it down with laquer thinner, it will cause you to have a gummy mess.