Howard, well put. I realize step by step instructions aren't possible; I am mostly looking for the hints that may help me benefit from those more experienced.
I mentioned earlier that when I switched to my conventional gun, that the lacquer seemed to go in nice and wet, but dried to a semi-gloss finish. I added more thinner with no change; still semi-gloss.
I then shot a coat full strength straight from the can. It was hard to spray because it was thick and my conventional gun doesn't have a larger tip.
So, I'm looking for another hint. Was the semi-gloss look more likely caused by the thinner, or the retarder? The mix I had been using was 50% lacquer, 7% retarder and 43% thinner.
Thanks to all. I'm learning a lot.
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