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One quick observation for anyone else trying this for the first time - I'm on the 4th coat for the roof and I noticed I seem to be getting smoother results from sanding in a direction perpendicular to the direction I'm rolling (i.e. sanding north to south, painting east to west). It seems like such a simple thing, but I don't know if anyone else mentioned or tried that yet. At first I was worried I'd end up with a checkerboard effect, but that's not the case.



I don't know about that but it makes sense. I do know when painting a room its better to alternate directions with each coat when rolling. I've been painting a bedroom and practicing my technique with a big roller. Its also helping me to learn patience with the process. I ordered my paint yesterday for the car, Rustolem Industrial fire hydrant red. I'm going to start practicing on my cowl panel & trunk lid. The rest of the car isn't ready yet.

Last edited by 69stanger; 08/28/07 11:25 AM.
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