Why Do I Get Bubbles When I Use A Spray Can

WHY DO I GET BUBBLES WHEN I USE A SPRAY CAN?

Possibly spraying too close.

DId you wash it really good? small droplets of oil will cause that

Most times its because you are getting the paint on to thick.
Do light mist coats first.

Are you using Testors paint?

The bubbles could be caused by dissolved spray can propellant "gassing" out of the paint. This is most obvious when too much paint is layered on too thick. Take the PMan's advice and spray thinner coats. That can be done by spraying from further away or moving across the surface quicker.

Three words: light mist coats :bigthumb:

Ditto :iagree: :1:

I second the oils wax etc

Also a first mist /tac coat is better for bonding and not running as easy

Originally posted by Integra06
Are you using Testors paint?

:iagree:

Testor paint do this all the time..

Shake well before use, and reshake will minimize the chance of having bubbles! light mist coats are the key words!

There is an excellent write up on Tamiya USA's web site about using the tamiya spray cans with all of the whys and wherefores, Take a look...

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/plastic/tips/syntheticlacquers.html

Wow, thanks for that link :D really detailed and helpful!

Originally posted by hobbes874
Three words: light mist coats :bigthumb:

:iagree:

Don't forget to wait a bit between coats to allow the paint to gas out a bit.