A year ago I tried my spray gun for the first time. I sprayed Por-15 engine enamel. Got frustrated early, cleaned up the parts and declared I'd leave any spray gun business to the pros. Bet the paint was too thick. I thinned it, but probably not enough.
The enamel doesn't brush on most smooth surfaces with great success. I brushed the timing chain cover up nicely, but that's where it ended.
Today I thought to try spraying again, only this time I met their 5/1 thinning max. In my novice opinion, it could have sprayed a bit heavier. I still didn't break out the gun, used a Preval instead
I really should learn to use a spray gun. In hindsight I may sprayed all the Chevy Orange through a gun
All precautions spraying this stuff. Fans, open garage, good respirator....It's bad stuff, and lingers a while.
On a side, anyone know where that J-hook goes on a 71 BBC, and what it's used for? I removed it 25 or so years ago, can't remember
I know it was Chevy Orange from factory, and don't believe it was rubber coated. I can't check right now, but it looks to take a 3/8" bolt, or even a 7/16" bolt tightly. Seems it goes on a head someplace, maybe even a stud, like off a water pump or thermostat housing.