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Old 03-23-2015, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Birdguy View Post
I'm using DT870 reducer and DCX61 hardener through a 1.4 tip. I tried doing what you did with the light starter coat and two wet coats following, but that gave me the mottled appearance even when making fairly quick passes 6-8 inches off the surface. What seems to work better now is to shoot several light coats waiting 5-10 minutes in between. It gives a fairly glossy finish with just a small amount of texture (not orange peel).
Try some DT880 and see how it lays down. On the last coat add another 10% of 880.