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Re: S&G: System 3 WR LPU Application
By:Jim Kozel
Date: 6/12/2003, 4:15 pm
In Response To: S&G: System 3 WR LPU Application (David Kuemerle)

: I am to the point in my construction of a Pygmy Osprey Std. of painting on
: the UV coat. I really like the S3 WR LPU but have read bad things about
: the application without a sprayer. I would like to know how anyone has
: applied the LPU successfully with brush or roller, and what type of brush
: or roller. I live in the Seattle area where it is currently around 65-70
: most days. Thanks for any help.

A number of us have used foam brushes and high density foam rollers to apply the stuff. I had poor success using my HVLP sprayer, the stuff dried on the way to the surface and orange-peeled. My poor technique and I didn't want to spray away $$$$ to get good at it. I had good results thinning it to 30% and applying it in high humidity and cool temps. You've got the humidity, and I'd wait until cooler evening temperatures and out of any moving air or breeze. I really like the stuff and will continue to use it. It's also a very tough finish. You can check out the Caspian Sea I finished with it at:

http://www.kozelguitars.com/dragonfly/index.htm

Jim

Messages In This Thread

S&G: System 3 WR LPU Application
David Kuemerle -- 6/12/2003, 4:07 pm
Re: S&G: System 3 WR LPU Application
JC -- 6/13/2003, 1:20 pm
Re: S&G: System 3 WR LPU Application
Gregory -- 6/12/2003, 6:49 pm
Re: S&G: System 3 WR LPU Application
Bob McMurray -- 6/12/2003, 5:47 pm
Re: S&G: System 3 WR LPU Application
Kurt Loup, Baton Rouge -- 6/12/2003, 4:33 pm
Re: S&G: System 3 WR LPU Application
Jim Kozel -- 6/12/2003, 4:15 pm