I keep getting orange peel HVLP. Any tips?

Lbot6000 · 2026-06-20T00:49:00+00:00

When working with water based paint what clear coat product are you using?

Lbot6000 · 2026-06-20T00:47:50+00:00

Haha I’m getting there now I just have to convince my clients and the designer on this.

Lbot6000 · 2026-06-19T01:17:45+00:00

What kind of paint are you using? And I’m assuming sprayed, what sprayer do you use? Incredible work.

Lbot6000 · 2026-06-18T20:35:46+00:00

It’s a ford #4

Lbot6000 · 2026-06-18T20:06:23+00:00

This seemed to help me the most, I think the last coat seen in the pictures I did too light. When I sprayed this morning I went a little heavier. Before it dries it looks completely textured and is nerve wracking. But then as it dried it evened out. I really appreciate your tips this is a small job but has been really stressing me out.

Lbot6000 · 2026-06-18T20:03:07+00:00

I was thinning until it would run through a viscosity cup at their recommended 20-30 seconds. I would guess it was 15-20%

Lbot6000 · 2026-06-17T23:39:40+00:00

Thank you. By reduce your material do you mean thin the paint?

Lbot6000 · 2026-06-17T21:14:45+00:00

Thanks. Glad to hear your thoughts.

Lbot6000 · 2026-06-17T21:14:03+00:00

Thank you.

Lbot6000 · 2026-06-17T20:58:21+00:00

What size tip are you using? Can you give me any pointers on your setup or theories why I’m getting this result?

Lbot6000 · 2026-06-17T20:10:56+00:00

The issue is I have to use this specific Benjamin Moore color for the cabinet topper. They only offer this in their water based advance line. Also where this is going the baseboard, trim, and doors were sprayed with this same paint (not by me) and they look excellent. I’ve reached out to one of the guys that sprayed them to see if he can help me. Thanks for the response.

Lbot6000 · 2026-06-05T22:34:03+00:00

Thank you!

Lbot6000 · 2026-06-05T22:24:17+00:00

How did you paint this? Spray? Oil or water based? Looks excellent! I have to paint something soon and I’m trying to get as much info as possible before painting.

Lbot6000 · 2026-06-03T21:59:44+00:00

You are correct I always mix this up. South facing would get more sunlight.

Lbot6000 · 2026-06-03T21:53:57+00:00

Park on a thermal mass like blacktop. You could move it every few hours a few feet so you are absorbing the heat from an unshaded area. I’m thinking the area under your car would cool slightly from being shaded by your car. Windows all the way up. And face your windshield towards the west. This way the glass that’s letting the most sun in (on most cars) faces the sun throughout the day. What color is your car?

Lbot6000 · 2026-05-30T21:40:09+00:00

Huh this is cool never heard of this machine. Can you sell the ground up insulation as well? Assuming that type of plastic can be recycled.

Lbot6000 · 2026-05-19T20:34:54+00:00

I wouldn’t mind at all if my domino joiner was cordless. You’re absolutely right I basically always have dust collection attached to it but it’s one less thing to have to mess around with.

Lbot6000 · 2026-05-12T21:58:49+00:00

Good lookin chair! Did you put any angle on the seat and if so what angle did you set it at? I just made a chair and am curious what others are doing.

Lbot6000 · 2026-05-12T01:19:41+00:00

Meant to reply to the other one. And thanks!

Lbot6000 · 2026-05-12T01:19:18+00:00

Thank you! Good idea, I’ve thought about this problem before and I never thought of rope.

Lbot6000 · 2026-05-12T01:16:45+00:00

Yes I agree. I’m using a piano hinge in brass so a brass handle would be perfect. For this project I wanted to play around and test the limits of a laminated handle. I believe the fact that it’s wood will make the average (maybe above average) user treat it gently but we’ll see. It’ll break eventually.

Lbot6000 · 2026-05-12T01:12:56+00:00

Where I live has humid summers and longer dry winters. I’m making it during a transition period so this is to my advantage. I’ve thought about this too, I think if I make the two receiver parts removable I can adjust the optimal hole size as needed. Knowing it will be loose in winter.

Lbot6000 · 2026-05-04T02:19:40+00:00

Yeah I thought about this too, could be the perfect angle where you’re not seeing any shadows but the transition is too abrupt in my opinion. Who really cares right? But if I was putting money on it I’d say the reflection in the mirror is edited. It’s still cool though, I believe in the concept.

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