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Author	Topic:   orange peel
vkarst	posted 02-27-2007 05:52 PM ET (US)         I just finished spraying gel coat on one side of my 13ft And am seeing orange peel forming. I know it's too late now but what can I do to prevent it before I spray the other side, Help!!
bms1939	posted 02-28-2007 12:14 AM ET (US)             It takes years of experience to lay out a mirror like finish with a spray gun. There are many factors that can affect the finish product. #1 The adjustment of the spray gun, there is a material and air adjustment. #2 The thickness of the material. #3 The temperature. A few reasons for orange peel: too much material and not enough air pressure, the material is too thick, the material is drying too fast not allowing it to "flow out". The good news is you can wet sand and buff out the peel as long as you put enough material on.
vkarst	posted 02-28-2007 07:36 AM ET (US)             Thanks for the info. I will try playing with my gun settings..

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