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    any sprayers on here? pressure Q

    spraying my kouki bumper and vented bonnet. i can spray single stage, primer and gloss but never done metallic(DN1) just wondering what the appropriate pressure for spraying would be. im using solvent type paint.

    also would i be right in saying 50/50 mix of base to thinners and 2 parts clear to 1 part hardener?

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    for the mixing you will need to find the specific ratio for that product. some need 50/50 and ive used some that are 2-1. call the supplier of the paint they will let you know.

    laquer usually is 2-1 but again ask the supplier, it may even say on the tin for the laquer.

    for pressure i usually use around 2 bar (my gauge doesnt show psi), its one of those things that after a while you can tell just by listening if you have the right pressure. too much and you will be wasting paint and too little it will come out dry.

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    When we sprayed my car there were specific measures given by the manufacturer. Think this worked out to be about 60/40 but don't quote me on that.

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    With a 1.3 spray tip you should have about 3bar at your gun!

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    Sorry for hijacking this topic but my question is also spray-related.

    When I mask with tape for example the windowrubbers, when do I have to remove the tape? Directly after spraying the laquer or after all has dried out?
    I'm worried that when I pull off the tape I could damage the laquer on the body as it might become "one surface" where there is not much gap between the panels and the rubbers ...

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