Spray Paint Bubbling!!!

[genX]

I just finished giving my Integra its first Camel Yellow coat of Tamiya Lacquer spray paint and the paint ran even with 2 coats of primer under it! Whats going on?? Is it because its too cold out (about 8 celcius)??? Help a brother out!

[daggerlee]

Is it because its too cold out (about 8 celcius)???

Spray paints should be sprayed at room temperature, not when it's 8 degrees above freezing! They recommend at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit (don't know how many that would be in Celsius.) Cold air causes the paint to clump up and do other nasty stuff!

If you insist in spraying in such cold conditions, at least warm the paint can up by soaking it in hot water for a few minutes.

Hope this helps

[genX]

I guess thats probably the reason...but I've never had problems before. I do try to warm up the can before I use it though. Also this is the first time I'm using lacquer rather than my usual tamiya plastic paints. But not too sure if that would have made a difference

[hirofkd]

It might be caused by condensation of the gas in the can, due to a sudden change of temperature. You might need a spray booth, and work inside. Paint booth can be made with a large mailing box, kitchen fan, vacuum cleaner filter, and flexible duct for air conditioner.

[primera man]

Originally posted by genX
I just finished giving my Integra its first Camel Yellow coat of Tamiya Lacquer spray paint and the paint ran even with 2 coats of primer under it! Whats going on?? Is it because its too cold out (about 8 celcius)??? Help a brother out!

1/...its to cold
2/...sounds like your to heavy with the paint.

The first coats(2) should only be a very fine mist coat. The paint should only be "just" landing on the model.
After these 2 coats have dried (20mins) then do the heavier coats

[4x4 Cactus]

also let your primer gas out lets say 24 hrs or more. also you can sand

out the bubbles when the paint is dry 1200 or even finer like 2000 then apply another coat