This is what I have learned painting in the last few years, I am not a professional, so take it with a grain of salt.
Adequate lighting that covers all the surfaces you will paint is probably the most important thing. You cannot paint well if you cannot see what you are doing.
Move one number slower on reducer if possible, this will take longer to dry, but will provide a better gloss.
I have found that the crossfire urethane works best with 8,2,1 even though they say 8,4,1. It tends to run easier when the paint is thinner.
Take your time when painting, keep the gun parallel to the surface and at a constant rate and distance. You will see when the paint is right, it will gloss up where you are applying.
I paint two coats about 1/2 hour apart, so that the second coat has a real tacky surface to stick to. The second coat can be thicker, and could also be mixed a little thinner for a little more gloss. Paint has to be applied right at the point of running to get good gloss.
Over spray goes EVERYWHERE, do not assume it will not.
Scotchbrite works well for sanding cast iron, while wet sanding with paper works best on sheet metal. I sometimes use scotchbrite with lacquer thinner on the cast to cut better.
I like the Urethane and think it provides a more durable coat. It does not seem to chip as bad as enamel.
Adequate lighting that covers all the surfaces you will paint is probably the most important thing. You cannot paint well if you cannot see what you are doing.
Move one number slower on reducer if possible, this will take longer to dry, but will provide a better gloss.
I have found that the crossfire urethane works best with 8,2,1 even though they say 8,4,1. It tends to run easier when the paint is thinner.
Take your time when painting, keep the gun parallel to the surface and at a constant rate and distance. You will see when the paint is right, it will gloss up where you are applying.
I paint two coats about 1/2 hour apart, so that the second coat has a real tacky surface to stick to. The second coat can be thicker, and could also be mixed a little thinner for a little more gloss. Paint has to be applied right at the point of running to get good gloss.
Over spray goes EVERYWHERE, do not assume it will not.
Scotchbrite works well for sanding cast iron, while wet sanding with paper works best on sheet metal. I sometimes use scotchbrite with lacquer thinner on the cast to cut better.
I like the Urethane and think it provides a more durable coat. It does not seem to chip as bad as enamel.
