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Spray Painting

By Tim Carter
©1993-2008 Tim Carter
Summary: Spray painting is not as hard as you might think. Airless spray painting is a popular method that has come a long way in the past 25 years. Spray can painting is the method most people begin with, as it is convenient and inexpensive. Spray painting tips range from shaking the paint well before spraying to lightly misting the surface being painted.

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Rob Docktor
27 Feb 2008, 22:03
I am using a Wagner Crew Paint Crew to paint interior doors. I'm using an oil based paint semi gloss. I painted a few doors and one turned out great but two of them felt very rough when done. They look like enough paint was applied but feel like sand paper. What did I do wrong? More paint or should I use a roller after spraying? Please help!!
AsktheBuilder
02 Mar 2008, 14:32
Rob,
I assume the doors were smooth before you started.
Karen
09 Jul 2008, 14:47
I'm going to spray paint a metal wall furnace cover. It's already been painted with a silver color, but it's old and needs a fresh coat. Do I have to use primer on metal that has already been painted? Do I have to sand before applying a new coat of spray paint?

Thank you.
dan
13 Aug 2008, 08:26
Is there a spray paint spray finish that will keep the paint job from chipping after it is done. How long would I need to wait before applying such a spray finish. Please include name of product to be purchased.

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