Orange Peel

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by motordavid

Maybe the newer paint(s) and process(es) are more prone. No biggie, jes'wondering.
GL, mD

I think the orange peel got a lot worse when BMW decided to be "green" and switched to Aqueous from Solvent-based... solvent-based has much better flowability and self-leveling, from what I have heard.

BMW is probably using a high-solids aqueous clear-coat process to minimize waste products.

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by Penguin

I think the orange peel got a lot worse when BMW decided to be "green" and switched to Aqueous from Solvent-based... solvent-based has much better flowability and self-leveling, from what I have heard.

BMW is probably using a high-solids aqueous clear-coat process to minimize waste products.

That was sort of rattling around in the back of my ol'gourd too, Penguin; I recall reading of BMW's and other car mfg'ers, going 'green' in the paint booth.
Thanks...
BR, mD