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Originally Posted by JEBalles
You should probably get a book for tips. Are you using a new HVLP gun or an old one? I'm using an old one and I learned that I gotta use the right pressure, move the gun around in the right manner... There's a lot to it. I used base and clear and my painting has turned out alright. Good color, but not quite the shine of the factory job. I'll just keep practicing.
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I am using a new HVLP, which I just bought. I've tinkered a lot with settings but haven't quite gotten the hang of the motion ... I think it actually hurts me that I have a past as an artist ... I want to do everything slowly and carefully, and I need to move quick and steadily. I did find out today that I should be using hardener with my enamel in addition to reducer.  I also bought some strainers, which might help keep the filter in the gun from getting gummed up. The shine has actually been great with the enamel. However, it's just not smooth ... and the borders where my paint job ends are chalky and dull. The guy at the paint shop thought the hardener might help that. Hopefully that and a little more practice and I'll get it right. 
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