Dupont centari Paint seems way dry..., tried a couple of things on the paint need opinions Options

[wayne1234]

Well my local paint store kinda convinced me to paint the 914 with Dupont centari, Single stage Enamel, I'm using the low temp reducer, and not the "gloss enhancer"... So the directions say 8 parts paint 2 parts reducer...It kinda warm her and the garage is staying at mid 60 constantly.... it is mega thich and I'm having to go more like 8 paint and 4 reducer.. but it is mega dry and doesnt flow out.... and mega orange peel... I 'm using a Sata JET NR 95 HVLP gun and a 1.5 tip, which is what I have always used, but I havent ever shot out singe stage in it,,, What the hell is going on. I used to paint a fair amount, But in the last 5 years the only thing I have shot is panel repair on our explorer after 2 separate accidents, last time was about 2 years ago...

[DonTraver]

If it's too thick, it means you haven't added enough reducer. The viscosity is too high. You can get a calibrated cup at the paint store to measure viscosity. IIRC, they only cost a couple of bucks. After you add the hardener, add the reducer until you get the right viscosity. Then test shoot on some cardboard to adjust quanity and pattern. Shoot a tack coat, very light, then color coats. If you're going to color sand and buff, shoot at least 4-5 color coats.

IMPORTANT Run a ground wire from good ground on body to a metal water pipe. It will cut down the amount of dust that the paint attracts by
80-90%.

I wrote this procedure a few years back, should answer a lot of your questions. It's in the Classics Forum, applies to Centari paint too.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=17931

I painted my 6 in the driveway in 2001, the paint still looks great. There are no shortcuts for a good paint job. Good Luck