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To keep things in order I posted this on another site and thought someone might be able to help me out here:
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First Post:
Ok, I got the Norrels Molyresin and painted IAW directions. I just did a lower a few minutes ago and it looks horrible (did not bake it yet). There are shiny spots and it feels like it is rubbing off. I have not cured this part yet.
The rest of the parts feel like a very fine grit of sandpaper. I baked them and it seems like has gotten a little more texture, but not smooth.
What am I doing wrong? Do I need to sand them down again? How do I fix the lower?
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Second Post:
I did check the FAQ. I only touched the parts when I was done painting and just before I was putting it in the oven (which I was told would be fine since the paint was already applied over a clean surface. I blasted the parts with aluminum oxide and wash the parts. I then hit them with break cleaner. I wore nitride gloves during the entire process and changed them after each step. Everything was very sterile until I had the paint set for almost 24hrs.
As far as the lower goes, I took Acetone and it cleaned right off (did not oven cure the lower since I was not satisfied with the finish).

So why are the parts getting a rough finish? How do I apply the paint so it goes on better?
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The second post was in response to a question as to why I touched it and did I read the FAQ. Any ideas?:banghead:
 
I've never used that finish, but in general when I've had issues with the final texture of spray-on finishes it's been because my spray pattern was inconsistent.

If the spray nozzle is too far from the object being coated, the coating droplets will semi-harden in midair and the finish will show a very fine graining exactly as you describe. If, conversely, the spray nozzle is too close then you risk oversaturation and drips/runs and a very shiny/smooth surface that may take a very long time to harden/cure.
 
I had the same problem with Duracoat. I was getting shiny spots, goofy patterns in the paint, and the rough texture similar to what your experiencing. Shiny spots were from being to close when applying, texture came from spraying to far away and the particles were drying before they hit the surface. Found out the airbrush I was using was complete garbage. So I bought a single stage Pasche and have had zero problems since.

I would recommend not touching the surface at all after proper cleaning until the finish is completely cured.
 
You are applying a metallic resin, it will have those shiny (metallic as in moly is a METAL)
and you don't apply a moly resin for looks, you apply it for lubricity and protection.
 
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