just a second. Isn't there a product called "acrylic latex"? perhaps
you and I are talking 2 different types of paint.

Dave

David wrote:

I was thinking that acrylic MIGHT be the same as latex, since I painted
a ceiling with acrylic ceiling paint. I didn't think it was that much
different. Latex DOES spray with less gloss than when brushed.

Dave

Rumpty wrote:

Gee I spray cars with an HVLP gun and it glosses just fine, but I'll take
your suggestion and try a brush on the fender next time. VBG

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"David" wrote in message
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Probably the same issue as with latex gloss paint. It naturally sprays
with less gloss than when applied with a brush. Nature of the beast.
I'd bet you aren't doing anything "wrong". Someone explained the
mechanism that dulls that type of paint when sprayed but I forgot. It
was a paint rep. that told me the details. It's NOT the typical "too
dry", "too far away" syndrome. Don't let 'em blame your technique.
It's a property of latex, and I'm betting it's a property of the
acrylic, too.

Dave

MVG wrote:


I'm using a spray gun/cup HVLP system to spray a glossy acrylic pain on
wood, and for some reason the finish refuses to gloss. When spread with
a brush, it looks great, although with brush marks. Has anyone seen
this problem before? I'm about to apply a water-based urethane to try
to get the shiny finish if necessary.