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That's got to be soooo frustrating! Not only going through all the steps to get a good finish, but then the time and expense of wiping it all off to get it ready agaiin. Did you talk to your paint supplier before stripping it off?

Originally Posted by rspears

That's got to be soooo frustrating! Not only going through all the steps to get a good finish, but then the time and expense of wiping it all off to get it ready agaiin. Did you talk to your paint supplier before stripping it off?

Yes. You know.....I've been doing business with this place for over 25 years and all they kept telling me was I mixed it wrong, or I didn't allow enough flash time, or too much material sprayed, or wrong solvent temperature. I'm no pro. I don't do this for a living. But I'm a bit of a worry wort when I paint. No one is allowed near the shop after the final blocking until its sprayed and cured. I know how to mix. I know how to set up my gun (Iwata LPH400LVX). I know what temperature it is at all times including the humidity and I only mix enough for a coat in case I have to adjust for temperature. It took time with this new gun and several test panels, but I have a medium coat down pat. They lost a good customer because they didn't give me the time of day. I have spent a lot of money there over the years. As soon as the hood, endgate, and floor is painted I'm walking in there and telling them to close my account.

I'm convinced it was the hardener. Too bad my only evidence went out with the trash that morning.

Bah....humbug!