HOK base white

[johnytrewq]

been having problems with hok base white, it seems to have alot of over spray and i cannot get clean thin lines?! ive only been air brushing for 2 weeks, am i doing something wrong or does this color seem to be like that? all the other colours i have used, i havent had this problem. thanks for any replys and help!

[aixguy]

Originally Posted by johnytrewq

been having problems with hok base white, it seems to have alot of over spray and i cannot get clean thin lines?! ive only been air brushing for 2 weeks, am i doing something wrong or does this color seem to be like that? all the other colours i have used, i havent had this problem. thanks for any replys and help!

might want to give it a bit more time and practice.. Not to be mean.. but it does take time to learn how it all works.. air/paint reduction, trigger control.. etc

[yardartnut]

reduce it a lil at a time and try less pressure...
trial and error somewhat with white.
hope this helps

[yoda]

yardnut is right....I had similar issues with the white until I began to reduce it further. You want to get it to the consistancy of milk. Not a chemist but white seems to be the most tempermental regarding its mix....good luck

[shovelhead]

I think it seems to show up against a dark background also. I was doing something the other day, and I forgot and pulled the trigger over my work by accident. It looked like little specs just came blowing out of the nozzle. It 's a good idea to keep a small piece of paper or something real close to your work. That way if you release the paint flow,and start back,you can first blow air onto the paper.That was a bog ol long story wasn't it? Hope it helps.

[yardartnut]

another thing that may help some of ya's
place a small marble or nut in the paint bottle to assist in shaking the paint to complete mix it, also I get cheap panty hose, cut small squares place over the open bottle of paint and replace the cap....this will strain the paint right out of the bottle.

[witchybronco]

besides all the above things to test, also try your air pressure.
And something not mentioned, but will find in just about every taped lesson, white is a big fogger, it will get on anything. I use reg automotive base paints, white gets everywhere. but depending on what surface you are painting on, use a soft terry towel or a tack rag (available at auto stores) to gently wipe off the dust.
just a thought to add~