Auburn, CA
Hi guys. I'm getting reading to repaint a Bally Star Trek.
I've got it all stripped down and primed with Kilzs Original Primer. I'm using H.D. paint- Behr Marquee Interior/ Exterior Semi-gloss Enamel latex paint. Of course I've got the stencils and I'm ready to go.
But I got to thinking about maybe it was better to simply roll the paint on vs. spray it on with my HVLP sprayer?
Rolling: I've used a mini roller in the past with semi gloss paint with good results- I like the way it covers and results in a thick rich layer of paint. That's great especially good for the first color coat without stencils- but clearly posses problems with the stencil in place.
Spraying: Spraying seems to not result in an as-thick layer of paint, but more professional looking end result. With spraying, I sand in between multiple coats to get a super smooth result. So the base color without stencils- that's easy to do. But once you have the stencils on, gets harder to spray multiple coats with sanding in between.
Any thoughts on where I'm going wrong, or pros and cons would be greatly appreciated.
BillSacto
Surrey, BC
