some coloring inconsistencies

[DB Michel]

Hello,

I have applied a second coat of Sterling top coat today but I still have some coloring inconsistencies, every where where I applied new paint with the roller there is a difference in color then the previous spot I painted.

Does anyone knows how I can prevent this ?

I tried to take a picture but you don't see it, to much reflection.


Thanks

[jacquesmm]

Do you mean difference between two paint cans or from the same?

[DB Michel]

From the same can, but the difference in color is where I start with the roller . so every time I load the roller I put some new paint (2inch) on the previous paint that is brushed and after brushing the new load it remains different at the starting point.

I hope you understand , it's a bit difficult explaining .

[Cracker Larry]

Sterling takes several days to fully cure. The colors will probably even out over time.

[DB Michel]

Mmmmm probably keeps me a wake ,Larry

Let's hope you are right.

will give it a light sand and apply a 3 coat .

[pee wee]

I haven't used Sterling, but based on my other painting experiences I'd think it is flashing off too quickly- is there an additive recommended that would give more working time?

Different animal, but with lacquers you sometimes need to go to a slower evaporating thinner to get the right finish.

[DB Michel]

I 've used the sterling brushing reducer and thinned it 35% ,maybe for the next coat I thinned it some more .

[pee wee]

I 've used the sterling brushing reducer and thinned it 35% ,maybe for the next coat I thinned it some more .

I see the manufacturer says reduce 10% to 33% (another souce said up to 35%) for brush/roll application, don't think I'd try more reducer . . . is the weather there hot? Very dry? They say it works best between 21 and 29 degrees. I don't see an Awlgrip retarder offered for roll/brush application, the T0031 should be slow enough. Working by yourself not to roll more than 6 sq. feet(~1/2 sq. meter) before tipping with brush . . .

[Aripeka Angler]

I have painted Sterling on 3 different boats.
Especially if you are using a color other than white, you may be seeing the primer on the first coat.
Be patient, it will be evenly colored by the third or fourth coat

[jacquesmm]

Yes, that maybe it.
It takes many coats to have a deep constant color. Nothing wrong, it doesn't take much paint per coat. I remember Joel painting the FS12 prototype with it and it took 4 coats before the color became uniform.
4 coats but less than a quart of paint total.