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Old 10-01-2008, 10:13 AM   #12
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The mid stage colors are translucent, as they get more saturated (darker) with each pass of the gun. This is what makes touch-ups and blends impossible. If the gun is not set up perfect and/or the painter is not "on his game" there will be mottling, tiger stripes etc. in the finish. Looks like crap when done. Great looking when properly executed, but there are drawbacks.
I guess I'll stay away from it then. I wouldn't want to risk it, I can imagine how hard it would be to avoid the tiger stripes when doing an entire car candy. Damn, I was excited for that.

Steve, he's doing great. Healthy, retired and enjoying life.
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