Body and exterior tips
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*For easier pouring, affix a 2-inch piece of masking tape to the edge of a large gallon of paint. Pour the paint over the piece of tape like a "tongue" on a can. | *For easier pouring, affix a 2-inch piece of masking tape to the edge of a large gallon of paint. Pour the paint over the piece of tape like a "tongue" on a can. | ||
*Use a ladle for handling paint. | *Use a ladle for handling paint. | ||
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*To keep your paint booth dust-free: | *To keep your paint booth dust-free: | ||
**Seal concrete floors with white epoxy. Concrete can break down and turn to dust. | **Seal concrete floors with white epoxy. Concrete can break down and turn to dust. | ||
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*When opening a gallon of paint that you aren't going to use all of immediately, mix it very well and pour it off into quart cans. Intermix the paint in the cans as you pour; pour a little bit into each can at a time. | *When opening a gallon of paint that you aren't going to use all of immediately, mix it very well and pour it off into quart cans. Intermix the paint in the cans as you pour; pour a little bit into each can at a time. | ||
*For very small jobs, an airbrush may be helpful. | *For very small jobs, an airbrush may be helpful. | ||
| − | *Paint and exterior products can be mixed in cleaned bottle caps, small medicine cups, | + | *Paint and exterior products can be mixed in cleaned bottle caps, Pyrex cups, small medicine cups, plastic cups, shot glasses, or glass measuring cups. However, [http://www.ezmix.com EZ Mix] cups are generally preferred. Containers with measurements on the side are generally most useful. Paper cups are cautioned against because some may have a wax coating. Paint stirring sticks with marks for different mix ratios can also be useful. |
*When mixing double portions of paint or primer, mix one portion at a time. For example, 8:2:1 is easier to keep track of than 16:4:2. After mixing each individual portion, add the two portions together and mix well again. | *When mixing double portions of paint or primer, mix one portion at a time. For example, 8:2:1 is easier to keep track of than 16:4:2. After mixing each individual portion, add the two portions together and mix well again. | ||
*Using a file or a fine hack saw, scribe a line in the 12 o'clock position on your gun when it's turned in all the way. This will make it easier to keep track of when you're adjusting your gun. | *Using a file or a fine hack saw, scribe a line in the 12 o'clock position on your gun when it's turned in all the way. This will make it easier to keep track of when you're adjusting your gun. | ||
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