>> Having the proper light as you spray...that is also really helpful. You need to see if the paint is 'wetting out' completely as you spray, so a reflection of some sort is what you want to see...If you are looking right straight on..it's easy to get that orange peel or a dry area where you didn't quite get enough on.. << This was actually my biggest problem. The sun was directly on the passenger side so it was a big “glare”. It always looked fine whereas the driver’s side never looked right. The driver’s side ended up looking better. I could not have painted in my garage though even if it would have come out better. I have allot of buffing to do some day. Overall I’m much happier with the way the van looks compared to the rusty faded look. Bryan |
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