wonwinglo
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The winter weather plays havoc with any paint spraying operations,but for those of us lucky enough to have a spraygun not all is not lost,the problem is that most paint products tend to bloom if there is any dampness present in the air or in the workshop,if using aerosols the problem is ever present and really fine weather is the only answer for these.
However there is a simple product that can be added to the thinners of the paint to stop the build up of bloom,it is called oil of wintergreen,it should be available from most chemists in small bottles,all that you need are a few drops added to the thinned paint that should arrest the moisture build up.Also if you have a water trap fitted on the air line then use this on a regular basis whilst spraying.
Can a bloomed finish be rectified ? well watching the sprayers at work they use a lint free cloth with a small amount of thinners they quickly wipe the surface over,but it needs care to avoid disturbing the finish underneath,so perhaps best to keep to the wintergreen additive.
As always check on a test panel before commiting to your treasured model.
However there is a simple product that can be added to the thinners of the paint to stop the build up of bloom,it is called oil of wintergreen,it should be available from most chemists in small bottles,all that you need are a few drops added to the thinned paint that should arrest the moisture build up.Also if you have a water trap fitted on the air line then use this on a regular basis whilst spraying.
Can a bloomed finish be rectified ? well watching the sprayers at work they use a lint free cloth with a small amount of thinners they quickly wipe the surface over,but it needs care to avoid disturbing the finish underneath,so perhaps best to keep to the wintergreen additive.
As always check on a test panel before commiting to your treasured model.