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Re: [Digital BW] Tips on applying Print Shield

2004-12-17 by Steve Schaefer

> 
> I had that problem the first time I used Print Shield also. I think I was
> trying to lay down to much spray at one time.  I just finished up spraying 20,
> 16x24 color prints, printed on Premium Luster and they looked good.  I think
> the trick is to keep the can at least a foot away from the print, trying to
> just mist it between each coats. I applied 3 and some times 4 coats varying
> the direction of the spray each time. Also you have to wait at least 24 hours
> after printing to apply the spray.
> 
> Hope this helps
> 
> Steve
> 
> 
> I just applied some Print Shield to a glossy print (Inkjetart's Micro
> Ceramic Glossy Plus -- btw, they have very good profile for color
> work for this paper), and I noticed that paper surface, after the
> second coat, has a somewhat mottled look, even in areas of blank
> paper. It looks almost like a window that has ice on it. Anyway, I
> figure I must be doing something wrong because the print looks worse
> than with no spray at all. Does this happen when you apply to much
> spray? I ask this because the print looked like it was completely
> covered with spray/liquid after the first application -- perhaps the
> second coat was spread unevenly. Any advice would be appreciated.
> 
> Chris Hargens
> 
> 
> 




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