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blushing with 3220

Post by scuffle » Sat Jun 04, 2016 1:42 pm

Hey all,

Just spraying a solid black on a guitar this morning and low and behold...i have encounered blushing for the first time :/
Im was pretty sure it was going to happen because its been raining and its icy cold. As far as I know thats what causes blushing yes?

Anyhoo is there any way of fixing it without sanding it all off? I'm using Miritone 3220 gloss
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Re: blushing with 3220

Post by simso » Sat Jun 04, 2016 2:18 pm

Spray a light coat of thinners over the blushed area whilst its still fresh, I use an airbrush, it softens it enough to allow the moisture to escape, having same issues over here in Perth

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Re: blushing with 3220

Post by scuffle » Sat Jun 04, 2016 3:34 pm

Cheers mate! That worked a treat :)
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Re: blushing with 3220

Post by Allen » Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:26 am

Always add extra slow solvent to the mix. No matter what the temp or humidity.

5% does the trick. Never more than 10%

Your finishes will come out worlds better because the lacquer will flow better, and it stops blushing by keeping the surface film from skinning over so quick.
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Re: blushing with 3220

Post by scuffle » Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:44 am

Cheers Allen :) Do Mirotone make a specific slow solvent?
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Re: blushing with 3220

Post by Allen » Mon Jun 06, 2016 6:55 am

Yes. It's bloody expensive, but you only need a little so it goes a long way.
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Re: blushing with 3220

Post by Bob Connor » Mon Jun 06, 2016 7:41 am

Mirosol 1218 ultra-slow thinner is what I use.
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