Paint prep
#11
In a nutshell it has just made painting a car that much more of a pain in the ***.You will use more material than before due to how poorly the paint covers.
#12
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.
#13
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.
#15
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.
Thanks again. I value all of your input.