Quick GMC Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I sprayed some clear i have tonight and there are spiderwebs everywhere. I tried different pressures and paint flow, and I am almost certain I have my airbrush dialed in. I have learned over the years what the settings need to be at. I think maybe my can of clear is too old and needs to be replaced. I was able to wait in between applications and lightly buff out the cobwebs, but now I need to do a final wet coat and I don't want to take a chance. The can is $30 which I don't mind paying for, but I wanted to ask first and see if I am on the right track It is Duplicolor Paint Shop lacquer clear in a quart can. i have had it a year or more. Stored inside. Would this be a typical symptom of clear past it's shelf life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snacktruck67 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I have a can, or should I say did have a can of the same thing. I had it sitting for more than a year, and the other day when I used it, I got the same results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick GMC Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 I have a can, or should I say did have a can of the same thing. I had it sitting for more than a year, and the other day when I used it, I got the same results. the last car I did with this was around April, and it was fine. A tiny bit of cobwebs, but otherwise fine, now it is unusable. did you use yours before you had that issue? I really like the product, it's so easy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Lacquer will do that if it's mixed too thick. Just add some more thinner and it should be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 yes, sounds too thick, not enough thinner -Lacquer shouldn't go bad with age if the can is kept closed tight. Not sure if Duplicolor is putting something else in the cans now days, but I've sprayed 30 year old Ditzler clear with no problem.you've inadvertently learned how to do custom spiderweb paint - The basic method for that is no thinner and very low pressure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) Lacquer will do that if it's mixed too thick. Just add some more thinner and it should be OK. yes, sounds too thick, not enough thinner -Lacquer shouldn't go bad with age if the can is kept closed tight. Not sure if Duplicolor is putting something else in the cans now days, but I've sprayed 30 year old Ditzler clear with no problem.Correct. Lacquer lasts forever if it doesn't dry out.I have 50-year-old lacquer, still fine, just needs correct thinning to spray right.Never assume your storage containers are entirely 100% perfectly air-tight...especially cans with lids you hammer on. Edited October 31, 2015 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snacktruck67 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 the last car I did with this was around April, and it was fine. A tiny bit of cobwebs, but otherwise fine, now it is unusable. did you use yours before you had that issue? I really like the product, it's so easy to use. Yea, I used it a few months before and got great results. I don't let this discourage me from buying it again. I have always had luck with Duplicolor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick GMC Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Correct. Lacquer lasts forever if it doesn't dry out.I have 50-year-old lacquer, still fine, just needs correct thinning to spray right.Never assume your storage containers are entirely 100% perfectly air-tight...especially cans with lids you hammer on. I just bought a new can of the same stuff to be safe. It is pre-thinned and ready to use, so if I need to thin it in the future, I would assume lacquer thinner from Home Depot would be okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 It says to use acetone on the can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick GMC Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 I tried the new stuff. Night and day difference. The other can must be slowly getting thicker with the air that is getting in there. I will keep both and thin as needed. I will post pics in my WIP for the Dart once I fix the orange peel and get it all settled in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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