threads when airbrushing

Old 09-03-2005, 09:03 AM
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Hi,
I have the following problem when airbrushing my body:
When I spray, the paint that comes out is changing in threads, so when I have finished the color, besides the painted areas, there is also something like a spider web in my body.
Any ideas what the problem is?
I use Pactra Paint
I tried different colours
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Old 09-03-2005, 04:50 PM
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Did you try thining the paint? I usualy thin mine about 1/2 paint and 1/2 thinner.
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Old 09-03-2005, 07:12 PM
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This is a very common problem with Pactra. Thin it atleast 50:50 and shoot very low (around 10psi)

Good luck!
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Old 09-03-2005, 08:58 PM
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I have had the same problem. It seems as though it is due to static on the other side of the body.

Try spraying misted water on the outside of the body, worked for me, thanks to a post on here!
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thin the paint some - and be sure to mix it very well
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Old 09-03-2005, 11:29 PM
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Those are tips I did not tried.
So I give it a go on my next paint job.


Thanks
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