<html> Yes, I remember that with my first water based experience. It sure looked like orange peel to me as I was spraying out of a HVLP setup. Oh No! I thought as I debated whether or not to quickly wipe it off. I thought something was wrong with my gun and changed tips several times before I just let it go and waited to see how it dried. Still wish I had a little warning for that one. I found, too, that stripper doesn't do much with this stuff. I'm speaking of the Oxford Premium Spray Lacquer. Not only did I goof on one piece but then i had a devil of a time getting it back off! I've sprayed Nitro before but not very often. It was still, however, enough to make the water based a bit of a learning curve. Still learning am I and really appreciating this discussion!! Appreciatively, Greg Newell At 10:29 AM 6/9/2002, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>    On Sun, 09 Jun 2002 09:38:50 -0400 Greg Newell <<a href="mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net">gnewell@ameritech.net</a>> writes: <dl> <dd>Mark, <dd><x-tab>        </x-tab>Since this topic is really on a roll (THANKS BRIAN!!!) I would be keenly interested in your take on the differences in spraying methods. <dd>Greg Newell <dd>Hi Greg - <dd>        I am mostly referring to the differences in the way the finish looks as it is applied.  I remember one of the biggest adjustments for me early on in spraying water-based was knowing what the appropriate amount of material looked like while still wet on the surface.  The tendency, I think, is to want to put more on than is necessary, because you are seeing what initially looks like orange peel, or a finish too sparsely applied.  This is especially true, of course, if you come from a long background of spraying solvent-based.  The water-based stuff levels itself quite differently, coalescing into a level film over several minutes.  Knowing how much to apply is learned by trial and error, and doesn't really take that long if your awake.  The solvent-based stuff is actually a bit more intuitive that way, I think.  More WYSIWYG. <dd>  <dd>Mark Potter <dd><a href="mailto:bases-loaded@juno.com">bases-loaded@juno.com</a> <dd> </blockquote> <x-sigsep></x-sigsep> </dl>Greg Newell <a href="mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net" eudora="autourl">mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net</a></html>