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mmorris wrote:Thanks, JPG. That's very helpful.
When you don't like an area and you are recoating it, you wait for it to dry and then respray, right? You don't attempt to wipe the paint off right after you spray it, corrrect?

I'll reply for jpg...
If you don't like an area, just respray within an hour or after 48 hours. You could wipe it off if you like but you don't have to.

mmorris wrote:Thanks, JPG. That's very helpful.
When you don't like an area and you are recoating it, you wait for it to dry and then respray, right? You don't attempt to wipe the paint off right after you spray it, corrrect?

I have had bad experience 'wiping'. It the area is small, DONT'T wipe. If an entire surface, wipe ONLY when VERY wet!

It really is easier to recoat after it dries sufficiently so the new coat doesn't dissolve the earlier coat.

Wiping can create a depression that is very difficult to cover/fill.

The most likely reason(s) you would want to 'wipe' are it ran(ya didn't leave it horizontal long enough) or you applied too thin a coat and the hammertone 'effect' didn't happen.

Actually it works better/easier after more than one coat, but will remain 'soft' for a long time(unless ya 'bake' it!).

P.S. ALSO keep the can upright when spraying.[/QUOTE]

If the surface is horizontal and the can must be upright, then you let the paint "fall" onto the surface?

Well you have gotten a lot of good advice. I just painted my 54' Greenie and I am by know means a painter. I will offer a few observations I discovered while using the hammered paint from Rustoleum.

1. Make sure the surfaces are very clean and free of all contaminants.

2. Spray with many light coats and wait between coats at least 30 min. (Just my experience not to be contrued as THE way to do it)

3. After you are satisfied with the coverage let it sit at least 2 days and better three or more before handling the parts. The paint is still tacky and will take finger prints just 24 hours later. better to let the paint completely dry to a hrad finish before handling.

4. I know people have said you don't have to mask off but do your self a favor and take some time to mask the holes on all of the parts. I didn't and I had to remove the paint from the holes and screwed up the paint job doing that which forced me to repaint and you don't want to have to repaint if at all necessary.

mmorris wrote:P.S. ALSO keep the can upright when spraying.
If the surface is horizontal and the can must be upright, then you let the paint "fall" onto the surface?

First, lets define 'upright' as not horizontal.

I acknowledge that the 'P.S.' was referring to the initial attempt while painting a 'vertical' surface(the legs). I have learned that vertical surfaces are prone to running. Therefore my current recommendation is to paint horizontal surfaces only!

When painting a horizontal surface, hold the can at about a 45° angle. Being horizontal allows a heavier coat which develops a better hammertone effect.

Thanks for all the painting advice. I painted today and had no problems. I had no runs, but did not coat heavy enough in a lot of places to get the "hammered" effect. In a few days, I'll recoat with heavier application.