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Penguin 02-09-2011 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by motordavid (Post 803615)
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 02-09-2011 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Penguin (Post 803650)
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


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