Snow Flakes in Universal with Flattening Agent

[deadchane]

I am getting small white specs (snow flakes) in my universal clear. The universal is mixed with normal activator and SPI flattening agent 1:1:1 It's mixed thoroughly and I am also double straining it before it goes in the gun.

I spoke with Barry on this problem and he suggested that I reduce my air pressure at the gun. I followed his recommendation however, I still achieved the same results -flakes.

I'm spraying with a Sata Mini Jet 1.0MM at 75 degrees and have tested (with trigger pulled) air pressure anywhere from 15 - 25lbs all with no luck.

Any suggestions are appreciated...

 

[Barry]

That much air is too much for a touch up gun, needs lowered a few pounds.
Staining will not work or have anything to do with it, as what is happening is the excessive air is drying the solvent around the flake.

 

[dbohemian]

Is this the new product or the older paste product? I heard there was a new version of the flattener...

 

[Barry]

Is this the new product or the older paste product? I heard there was a new version of the flattener...

New cant do that.

 

[deadchane]

Is this the new product or the older paste product? I heard there was a new version of the flattener...

Yes, this is the new version of the flattener -the one that is more liquid.

I have used both the old flattener (pastey) and the new one with success -except in this particular instance.

I will report back the next time I spray it from the mini gun with reduced air pressure.

Thanks for the input!