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Originally Posted by 1LOW03GT (Post 169884)

Forgot about this water base paint we have now. Gonna keep that one in mind!!

Not just the water based but automotive paints (In ontario anyway) have been "thinned out" dut to enviromental regulations.You may have heard the term low VOC paint (Volitile Organic Compound) is what non waterborn automotive paint in Canada has been changed too(With House Of Kolor a exception due to it being a specialty paint)
In a nutshell it has just made painting a car that much more of a pain in the ass.You will use more material than before due to how poorly the paint covers.

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Originally Posted by BLKnRD09GT (Post 169886)

Just some advice about painting. Go over the vehicle, then again and then again. Get close to it and look at different angles with plenty of light. If there is one mistake made when painting a vehicle, it's the prep. Not enough time is spent on it. Anything and I mean anything that is on the surface, will be magnified and it's better ( easier too) to do it right the first time than to have to repair it later. Blow any dust off first ( use an oil-less air compressor, it'll travel through the line) and then use lots of tack rags. But again, take your time. We used to use something called "diamond dust" sand paper ( with di-ionized water) on the clear coat. It's small, extremely fine sandpaper discs abut the size of a Toonie. Then the polish. I think you've already been steered in the right direction concerning the sandpaper. Good luck with it. You only want to do it once.

X2!!! Prep is the key.Use pre paint cleaner before doing anything(applying body fillers,primer and before paint)And be prepared to primer it 2-3 times before you find every imperfection.A easy way to locate trouble spots is to spray a guide coat on your primer before block sanding.Usually a different color primer works well (Do not use aresol paint/primer it will plug your paper) you will be suprized how much the guide coat will show up.

Just another trick you might want to use to find any dirt. Put a pair of lint free gloves on. Slide your hand(s) lightly over the surfaces. You should be able to feel anything that's on the surface, even with your eyes closed. Touch is very sensitive. Your feeling for the dirt, not looking for it. Long slow glides. Make sure your hands aren't sweaty while your doing this.. remember, lightly. And when you use the tack rags, DON'T press hard on them. Again, light, long strokes. Start on the top and work your way down.

some great tips guys, thanks for the input

Yes great advise. Thank you. I am not rushing any of the prep. I want to do this right. I will be spending lots of time on this. I am also planning on using House of Kolor paint.

Thanks again. I value all of your input.

I wish I had the know-how to do body work and paint.

I have heard the paint you are selecting is numero uno

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Originally Posted by SNAKEBITE (Post 170048)

I have heard the paint you are selecting is numero uno

Thats why I chose it.

I am so I do not think my car would ever be ready for paint bwah

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Originally Posted by SNAKEBITE (Post 170204)

I am so I do not think my car would ever be ready for paint bwah

Too much wax on it for the paint to ever take any damage