To get round this problem I use a roller, then go over the whole area very lightly and very quickly with a brush. You might ask why I don't use a brush to start with but this is much quicker. The brushing is done extremely quickly.
A good number of years back and just up the road where I live there was a family who you don't want as neighbours who used to run a car business from their home (in the road). They worked on and sold end of life vehicles and one of their trademarks tricks was to repaint car panels with house paint and a roller. It was suspected that spare auxillary parts and trim often came from other peoples vesicles parked in the surrounding streets and driveways.
? Small diameter felt and closed cell foam rollers are recommended for a better quality finish.
? In all cases use the crisscross technique to distribute the paint evenly.
? After applying by roller, laying off the paint with a brush or pad will give an improved finish.
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Fish Eyes ? small holes in the paint film
? Appears during painting due to silicone or oil contamination on the surface.[1]
Abrade back until contaminated area can be degreased, allow to dry and recoat.
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Orange Peel ? surface mottled like orange skin
? Primarily occurs when spraying due to poor flow caused by poor atomisation, insufficient thinning, paint applied too thickly or over-coated too soon. Can also occur with some roller applications.
Abrade back to an even flat surface and re-coat.If using a roller, it may be necessary to lay off using a brush or pad after roller application.
[1] from page 9
Pre-Cleaning Hempel?s Pre-Clean is a high strength cleaner and degreaser for pre-cleaning gelcoat and painted surfaces in order to remove fuel, oil, grease, waxes and silicones. You should use this before painting, and for deep cleaning.
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