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I would give the folks at Alsa a call, talk to their tech support and email them some pictures. Wouldn't hurt and they may be able to give you some tips specific to their paints. It looks to me like you aren't getting consistent coverage .. might be the reducer/paint ratio or speed of reducer, air pressure, spray gun nozzle size, etc.

It's always a good idea to do a test panel with any new paint system so you can experiment with air pressure, reduction, number of coats, etc. (still might be worth your time to do this through to the clear coat so you can see how the entire system works.) I've done some Auto-Air colors with pearls, metallics and color shift paint that you don't see the effect until the clear goes on.

Also, make sure you go around next time with the spray gun to get the 'holidays' at the edges of the panels. I do the edges first before spraying the large panel areas to make sure they get good coverage.
 
bugimike said:
From what I see in your pictures, I agree that you have put it on a bit thick in spots, and also perhaps a bit too soon after the first coat. That is what that krinkle both on the fender and sag on the front valance look like. Wet-sand off the bad spots and feather out quite a bit. This will make the touch-up blend in better (This is important with metalflake). After the touch-up, when it looks good, let it cure well, then tack-cloth and give the entire panel one more, even, light coat to even out the flake in the finish all across the panel!I think you have figured it out! Patience! It's gonna look GREAT! that color!

Remember, when you put metal-flake paint on, the flakes will concentrate or "puddle" in dips and the bottom of curves if you apply it so thick that the paint "moves". Always comes out more even with a few lighter coats applied at the recommended intervals! Metal flake needs to be even! The subsequent clear-coat will give it the "depth" /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif ! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thumbsup.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cheers.gif
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I hope you are right. Every paint seems to be a litle different. I will sand it all out.
 
Ha - it's hot here & my brain is fried!
Of course I meant FL - not neon!

Sorry about that.

The times I've gotten krinkles was when I painted over a coat too soon. Like you say tho, every paint is different!
 
John Loftus said:
Also, make sure you go around next time with the spray gun to get the 'holidays' at the edges of the panels. I do the edges first before spraying the large panel areas to make sure they get good coverage.
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/bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/iagree.gif When painting anything, from a room to a car or anything else, you should ALWAYS "cut" the edges in first, then "fill" the areas with even, overlapping, methodical passes (painting "before" and "past" the panel)! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thumbsup.gif
 
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