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  1. Solvent vs water base

    hy everyone!I want to ask you that is the deference between painting with water base paint, with a full size gun and solvent, I painted before with...

    Started by dani17cristi, 07-31-2010 07:01 AM
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    07-31-2010 09:47 PM Go to last post
  2. Paint not coming out

    I am new here, and just recently started to learn how to airbrush. I have a mega cheap, worst of the line airbrush gun (because I am poor until I get...

    Started by erebus, 07-29-2010 09:11 AM
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  3. What Would You Do?

    Ok well i did this who paint job on this truck yesterday. i had a couple spots like you see in pic.the reason i knwo why it ahppen. is cause with the...

    Started by FRANKTHETANK, 11-19-2009 07:08 PM
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    11-20-2009 10:07 PM Go to last post
  4. Powdercoated wheels

    Can anyone help me with this please ? Can you paint using AA paints on powdercoated bike wheels ? Is it basically the same as normal paint...

    Started by Stu, 11-17-2009 08:30 AM
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    11-17-2009 02:08 PM Go to last post
  5. Paint on wood

    I have a cabinette that I am refurbishing. I need to sand it down to get the surface nice. My wquestion is: do I need to use anything special when...

    Started by essentialcycle, 11-03-2009 06:59 AM
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    11-06-2009 09:16 PM Go to last post
  6. Spitting HOK

    Decided today to get off my butt and try my True Fire kit I bought from Kustom shop some time ago. The kit comes with premixed bottles.I started...

    Started by DNauss, 11-01-2009 12:23 PM
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  7. Need advice on supplies for a job

    Hey all, I am pretty sure I want to use lacquer paints, but I have been out of the painting for 20 years and am not familiar with today's...

    Started by betterbait, 10-05-2009 09:59 AM
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    10-08-2009 08:33 AM Go to last post
  8. Com-art on metal?

    I paint on illustration board & use FW inks & Com-Art paint. I want to start painting onto metal but I just hate the Auto Air & Createx paints. I...

    Started by BOOMSLANG, 06-07-2009 03:38 PM
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    10-04-2009 03:12 AM Go to last post
  9. candie

    got a small run in candie; any suggestions would be great!

    Started by trvsty1@yahoo.com, 09-29-2009 04:54 PM
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    10-02-2009 08:58 AM Go to last post
  10. Clearcoat questions

    Hi painters, I have a few clearcoat questons I hope someone can answer. First of all, are high solids clears more durable than medium or low...

    Started by davydoo, 07-05-2009 05:03 PM
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    07-24-2009 07:14 PM Go to last post
  11. U-POL Products

    Hi all, Does anyone ever heard of this company and there products??? http://www.u-pol.com/countries/en/index.htm I just founf that they have...

    Started by rcarbone, 03-26-2009 09:32 AM
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    07-09-2009 10:04 AM Go to last post
  12. wax vs. polish

    I say never use wax cause it seals the paint up and won't allow it to breath, causing it to fade quicker. What are your thoughts on that?

    Started by Stang, 06-17-2009 09:15 AM
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    06-18-2009 10:52 AM Go to last post
  13. yet again, another job ruined by Auto Air paints

    the substrate is carbon fibre, it's a cycle wheel, solid flat rear disc wheel which is old and tatty, with a minor puncture type damaged area that...

    Started by Carlos, 04-23-2009 04:11 AM
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  14. problem with cs

    few days ago my airbrush fell and the nozzle of my Eclipse CS and the needle were damaged...today I bought new ones but...I'm pulling the trigger...

    Started by Cult airbrush, 05-06-2009 09:00 AM
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    05-06-2009 11:19 PM Go to last post
  15. Thumbs down Adhesion Promoter- painting on plastic AA NOT sticking!

    polycarbonate plastic scuffed with 300grit wet or dry adhesion promoter, applied from rattle can, 3 misted on coats, allowed a few hour to dry....

    Started by Carlos, 12-18-2008 09:03 AM
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  16. Blue Lightning?

    Can anyone post a step by step on how to render Blue Lightning I've checked out a few Members Gallery samples which are amazing.I've tried a couple...

    Started by Rickster, 04-11-2009 07:39 AM
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    04-21-2009 12:11 AM Go to last post
  17. adhesion promoter

    I am trying to paint plastic front fairing for my wife's motorcyle. I'm not sure what kind of plastic it is, the manufacturer just says "high impact...

    Started by mcpoor, 03-30-2009 03:20 PM
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    04-10-2009 12:07 AM Go to last post
  18. Trouble with logo on AA paint

    Hey guys, I'm having trouble with little paint specs lifting off my helmet. I'm trying to put a cut out Triumph stencil on that British helmet. I put...

    Started by maxxpaane, 03-22-2009 11:04 AM
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    03-31-2009 02:31 PM Go to last post
  19. Clearcoating Between Layers

    Please excuse me if this is covered someplace else on the forum (I looked and didn't find anyhting). I like to to get to a certain point into my...

    Started by jbc, 03-24-2009 01:50 PM
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    03-24-2009 02:30 PM Go to last post
  20. Question ghost copper question

    Is there a way to do a ghost copper flame or feather over black? Would/ could you use pearl? Looking for a way to do this on a motorcycle. ...

    Started by MZEE, 03-19-2009 07:35 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    03-22-2009 01:50 PM Go to last post

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