problem painting speakers

kkosiba · 23rd October 2008, 11:02 PM

I know there is alot of info on this topic, and have read most of the threads concerning High gloss finishes. However, I have begun the finishing of my speaker project, and am having problems with the paint sticking/running. I am using spray cans. The first coat went on beautifully with no real issue nice even coverage and a smooth finish. a couple of runs, but sanded down. I sanded with 220 before applying second coat. When I started to apply the second coat it beads up almost like the cabinets were waxed. Very un even coverage. infact there is not a smooth spot on the cabinet. if I slowed my speed down or moved any closer it would just run like water?! Has anyone had this problem before, and what was the remedy? Thanks.

Kris

infinia · 23rd October 2008, 11:16 PM

After final sanding the surface was contaminated. You could cleanup with clean cotton rags and mineral spirits/ and or alcohol.
Re: Running paint...It takes practice applying paint by spraying.

kkosiba · 23rd October 2008, 11:20 PM

Hi thanks, I did wipe the cabinets down with a damp cotton cloth thoroughly, however did not use alcohol.

dswiston · 24th October 2008, 12:04 AM

The cotton cloth may have had some type of oil, soap, or some other containment on it.

When you say damp, you mean water? How long did you wait before applying after rubbing down with the damp cloth?

kkosiba · 24th October 2008, 12:22 AM

I waited about 10 minutes after I wiped them down. they seemed quite dry.

ocool_15 · 24th October 2008, 12:36 AM

A picture would be useful.

kkosiba · 24th October 2008, 12:42 AM

I will see what I can do in getting a good picture.

kkosiba · 24th October 2008, 01:10 AM

Hopefully these help. Don't know how well you will be able to see the detail.

R-Carpenter · 24th October 2008, 01:16 AM

Has anyone sprayed WD-40 or Liquid Wrench around your work area?

454Casull · 24th October 2008, 01:26 AM

PAM, perhaps?

23rd October 2008, 11:02 PM	#1
kkosiba diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2006	problem painting speakers I know there is alot of info on this topic, and have read most of the threads concerning High gloss finishes. However, I have begun the finishing of my speaker project, and am having problems with the paint sticking/running. I am using spray cans. The first coat went on beautifully with no real issue nice even coverage and a smooth finish. a couple of runs, but sanded down. I sanded with 220 before applying second coat. When I started to apply the second coat it beads up almost like the cabinets were waxed. Very un even coverage. infact there is not a smooth spot on the cabinet. if I slowed my speed down or moved any closer it would just run like water?! Has anyone had this problem before, and what was the remedy? Thanks. Kris

23rd October 2008, 11:16 PM	#2
infinia diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication	After final sanding the surface was contaminated. You could cleanup with clean cotton rags and mineral spirits/ and or alcohol. Re: Running paint...It takes practice applying paint by spraying. __________________ like four million tons of hydrogen exploding on the sun like the whisper of the termites building castles in the dust

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23rd October 2008, 11:20 PM	#3
kkosiba diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2006	Hi thanks, I did wipe the cabinets down with a damp cotton cloth thoroughly, however did not use alcohol.

24th October 2008, 12:04 AM	#4
dswiston diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Illinois	The cotton cloth may have had some type of oil, soap, or some other containment on it. When you say damp, you mean water? How long did you wait before applying after rubbing down with the damp cloth?

24th October 2008, 12:22 AM	#5
kkosiba diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2006	I waited about 10 minutes after I wiped them down. they seemed quite dry.

24th October 2008, 12:36 AM	#6
ocool_15 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: sk	A picture would be useful.

24th October 2008, 12:42 AM	#7
kkosiba diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2006	I will see what I can do in getting a good picture.

24th October 2008, 01:10 AM	#8
kkosiba diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2006	Hopefully these help. Don't know how well you will be able to see the detail.

24th October 2008, 01:16 AM	#9
R-Carpenter diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brooklyn Navy Yard	Has anyone sprayed WD-40 or Liquid Wrench around your work area?

24th October 2008, 01:26 AM	#10
454Casull diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada	PAM, perhaps?

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