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Satin Black! What am I doing wrong?

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Nurse Julie:

--- Quote from: Laverda120 on November 12, 2018, 10:02:44 AM ---Deanno, that's the same paint I used on my CB250RSA caliper and it definitely came out with a satin finish.
The paint was very thick in the bottom of the can and it took a lot of shaking just to release the ball bearings in the paint! I shook the can for a good five minutes before the initial spray and for a couple of minutes for subsequent sprays.
Did you cure it in the oven at 100c after spraying?

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Yes, some paints are very, very thick and in cooler ambient temperatures, they become even thicker. We find it helps a lot if you stand the can in a jug of boiling water for a few minutes and then give it a really good shake before use, returning the can to the water between coats, then another shake.

mike the bike:
The finish can be affected by the cold weather.  Make sure the caliper and the paint is all room temperature.

Deano400:
Warmed the parts, sat the can in hot water, then shook it till my arm dropped off.
Finish is much better now, four coats to this finish.
Thanks for the advice Julie, Laverda and Mike.

Deano400:
In the oven now.

Athame57:

--- Quote from: Deano400 on November 12, 2018, 12:59:30 PM ---In the oven now.

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What are you going to Brake?

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