[TR] Satin Black Powder coat

[Dave1massey at cs.com]

In a message dated 6/26/2011 8:08:54 PM Central Daylight Time, 
elliottr at rmi.net writes: 
> I have been using Eastwood's powder coating supplies some and have been 
> very happy with them.  But, after doing the last 3 pieces n satin black I 
> noticed that all of the items I have done in the satin black have a bit of 
> texture to them, while all of the other items seem to be very smooth.  
> 
> So I am wondering, is the satin black supposed to feel that way, or am I 
> doing something wrong.  I suspect that I am doing something wrong, though it 
> seems to only be affecting the satin black.  Any ideas?
> 
Absolutely.  That's how they get the satin look.  It's the texture.  If you 
clearcoat over a satin or flat finish it will come out gloss.  

Dave