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Originally Posted by MPWR
Yes- you must thin the paint.
For optimal results spraying lacquer (or other paint) in mist coats, you need the paint as thin as possible, and the pressure as low as possible.
If the paint is properly thinned (and Zero paints can take a terrific amount of thinner!), the paint is very fluid when it strikes the surface and it flows together. You need to apply this superthinned paint in mistcoats because if you apply it any more heavily it will run.
If the paint isn't thinned, it will partially dry in the paint stream, leaving a bumpy texture as paint droplets accumulate.
For best results, use only the manufacturer recommended thinner/reducer. Anything else (especially cheap hardware store generic lacquer thinner) is a crap shoot.
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Thanks MPWR
I suspected the paint wasn't 'wet' enough, I think you've confirmed it, I'm assuming Isopropyl alcohol would be ok for thinning Zero paints as it does a pretty good job of clearing up?
I'll give this a go tonight again
thanks
John