20. After masking off the painted panel, Paul added some violet to tie in the colors.20. After masking off the painted panel, Paul added some violet to tie in the colors. 21. Here is one of the new steps in waterborne painting; the bases need to be dried with an air blower.21. Here is one of the new steps in waterborne painting; the bases need to be dried with 22. Once the color is dry, it is safe to peel and touch the panel. 23. Paul unmasked the center of the panel, and it was ready to receive color.23. Paul unmasked the center of the panel, and it was ready to receive color. 24. With the bases dry, they were back-masked so that they could be properly covered.24. With the bases dry, they were back-masked so that they could be properly covered. 25. Paul worked on the main color, which featured a pearl base. 26. Using stencils, Paul was able to add a character to the design. 27. Paul came back and sprayed the panel evenly, using the candy tangerine.27. Paul came back and sprayed the panel evenly, using the candy tangerine. 28. Frank hurried up the drying process by air drying the panel. Once it was dry, it received a few coats of clear.28. Frank hurried up the drying process by air drying the panel. Once it was dry, it rece 29. Paul knocked out the panel in a few hours, showing us that there are not too many differences between the new paint style and the old urethane process.29. Paul knocked out the panel in a few hours, showing us that there are not too many dif 30. Once the clear was shot, the panel was ready to be washed and hung on the wall.30. Once the clear was shot, the panel was ready to be washed and hung on the wall. SOURCE PPG Industries - Los Angeles Training Center 11276 Fifth St Ste. 500 Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730 909-987-0924 www.ppgrefinish.com « | 1 | 2 | 3 | View Full Article By Saul Vargas Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!