. . . . trying to clearcoat this dang body. I did the frame just fine. No problem. Everything flowed out, and the clearcoat went on smooth enough that I didn't have to do any buffing. Most of it is hidden by the channelled body, anyhow. However, the hood, trunk and doors are another issue.

I've got a good gun (Binks M1-G with the right air cap. I have a good, dry air supply, with an oil/water trap, a small dessicant water filter, a very large dessicant water filter, and a water ball at the gun. I'm using the right proportions of everything, and the reducer and hardener are tuned to the temperature.

I just can't get the clear to lay down. Some spots are orange peeled, some spots look severly orange peeled, some look like dry spray. I set the fan to about 10" with a nice pattern, and then tune the fluid feed for decent coverage on masking paper taped to the wall. It just has to be my spray technique, and I don't know how to fix it.

This is NOT my first car, by a long shot, and I've never had this kind of problem before.

I'm thinking about taking the body and the doors, hood and trunk up to the body shop on the corner and say "clear this POS."

I'm not necessarily looking for advice - just venting . . .