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Re: System 3 WR-LPU topcoat - Retailers
By:Jim Kozel
Date: 12/19/2002, 1:23 pm
In Response To: Re: System 3 WR-LPU topcoat - Retailers (Chris McD)

: I experimented a little bit with applying it with an HVLP system, but I
: couldn't get the stuff to flow out. Even though I added an extra length of
: hose and submerged it in ice water, the warm air from the HVLP turbine
: caused the LPU to dry too much before it hit the surface. I'm determined
: though. I'm working on a King now and I'm going to figure out how to spray
: the stuff. I'll post my results.

I tried the HVLP approach too and found it too difficult to be consistent and didn't want to use all that expensive finish to develop good HVLP technique, so went back to high density foam roller followed by tipping off with a foam brush.

Jim

Messages In This Thread

Material: System 3 WR-LPU topcoat
Kurt Loup, Baton Rouge -- 12/18/2002, 10:54 am
Re: Material: System 3 WR-LPU topcoat
Mike Oelrich -- 12/18/2002, 2:05 pm
Re: Material: System 3 WR-LPU topcoat
Kurt Loup, Baton Rouge -- 12/18/2002, 2:41 pm
Re: Material: System 3 WR-LPU topcoat
Jim Kozel -- 12/18/2002, 6:40 pm
System 3 WR-LPU topcoat - Retailers
grant -- 12/18/2002, 11:23 pm
Re: System 3 WR-LPU topcoat - Retailers
Jim Kozel -- 12/19/2002, 8:24 am
Re: System 3 WR-LPU topcoat - Retailers
Chris McD -- 12/19/2002, 11:34 am
Re: System 3 WR-LPU topcoat - Retailers
Jim Kozel -- 12/19/2002, 1:23 pm
System 3 WR-LPU topcoat + Other Epoxies
grant -- 12/18/2002, 9:33 pm
Re: System 3 WR-LPU topcoat + Other Epoxies
Kurt Loup, Baton Rouge -- 12/18/2002, 10:19 pm
Re: System 3 WR-LPU topcoat + Other Epoxies
Jim Kozel -- 12/18/2002, 10:00 pm