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Aerosol Spray Paint Myths and Misconceptions

9 Spray Paint Myths and Misconceptions

Custom Spray Mods put together a quick video about addressing nine common aerosol spray painting myths, misconceptions, and frequently asked questions including:

  1. Sanding paint between coats.
  2. Paint will fill scratches.
  3. Wait time between base and top coats.
  4. Spray distance from whats being painted.
  5. Speacial paint is needed for high heat areas.
  6. Spcial paint is needed for plastic parts.
  7. Color matched paints will match.
  8. Painting metallics and pearls is harded than solid colors.
  9. Primer will protect like top coats.

In a follow-up, here are ten more common aerosol spray painting myths, misconceptions, and frequently asked questions including:

  1. Why am I getting tiger stripes in my paint work?
  2. Spraying over faded and cracked clear coat.
  3. Spray can finishes are just as good as spray gun finishes.
  4. Pinholes in primer or clear coat.
  5. Tiny cracks or reation with clear coat.
  6. Paints sold specifically for wheels, brakes, etc.
  7. Silicone boils in paintwork.
  8. Cloudy or milky clear coat.
  9. The more clear coat applied, the beter a paint job will look.
  10. Special paints for rusty surfaces.