BirdJones Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 I have had the worst problems with my powder paint either staying packed and doing nothing in my fluid bed or as I turn the air up it just volcanos and continues to volcano. I've tried stirring it throughout the process and it helps for a second then the powder settles back down and packs or just volcanos out of control again all while stirring and trying to find the right air mix. I live in Florida and it is lil humid I know moisture can affect things but I keep it all put away when I'm not using it. Any help is appreciated its been frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OIR Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 brand of paint.! filter.! are you new to it.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammingjack Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 I live in Florida and I keep all my paint in the house. In my den closet. i use brown paper bags as a filter. I use a 2" PVC and glue the bag to the bottom and cut around the edge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdJones Posted May 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 protec, regular, pearl, and candy. one with a coffee filter and I have the simply crappie 4 cup setup the use their filters its like a stone almost. I've done it a handful or times with mostly this result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 I’m not sure if this will work on your four pot setup or not. After I got a bellyful of changing this media and that media for filters and each paint being different, I went searching for simple vibrator I could use on my fluid bed and found this one. It’s real cheap but does a great job of fluidizing every paint that I have. Once you vibrate and add air, everything just works so much better. Also, I only use one cheap filter and rarely change it. Several layers of newsprint. So all you do is remove the legs off this little unit and tie wrap it to your fluid bed. Has three levels of vibration and kicks pretty hard. Runs off AA batteries, IIRC. I have to put my fluid bed on a hand towel or rag to keep it from vibrating off my bench. I guarantee you this will cut down on your frustrations. https://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Robotic-Cordless-Stirrer-Chocolate/dp/B08579GPLL/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=Pot+stirrer&qid=1589243221&sr=8-10 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdJones Posted May 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Thank you! I'll try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, BirdJones said: Thank you! I'll try it! Let us know how it works for you, Bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaspumper Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 I use the same vibrator it works excellent, I use two heavy duty elastics so I can move it to different fluid beds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdJones Posted May 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Thank you gonna order some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
