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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread.
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Well I was finishing up the 6th thin coat on my hood and I was wetsanding with 600 and I noticed spots like this http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/7321/p1010283ry4.jpg is that normal? will it polish out if I have that on my final coat? Quote:
I recomend using Bulldog adhesion promoter (good stuff) on plastic prior to paint.
we did shoot the rear bumper cover for my car with the rustoleum and it seems to flex fine, and is adhering really well.
I'll give that a try.. would it be at home depot by any chance or would I have better luck at an auto finishers place?
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread.
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05/17/07 04:35 PM
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Well I was finishing up the 6th thin coat on my hood and I was wetsanding with 600 and I noticed spots like this http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/7321/p1010283ry4.jpg is that normal? will it polish out if I have that on my final coat?
TehMike, That is exactly the "blotchy" look that Charger and I are talking about, it means you(and I) sanded through the top layer of paint, and Believe me I tried to polish it out but it's kind of like polishing a car with peeling clear coat. You can get both sides of the line(i.e. clear and base coats) to both shine but you still have that visible line in between. Read my last few posts and you will see what my attempted solution is.
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread.
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05/17/07 10:42 PM
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We get it from our local Paint Jobber, I have never seen it anywhere other than auto paint places.
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread.
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05/17/07 11:07 PM
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i got my gallon yesterday 45.00 and it says to thin 33% with sprits and it takes 24 hours to recoat and when you order it from kelly it will take 3 weeks to get it. this weekend i will clear my buick and post pics then i will wetsand and buff and post those.
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread.
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05/17/07 11:11 PM
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thats why i sprayed my car with a hvlp gun to get thick coats without runs. i used 40% thin and it comes out with barly any orange peel but when it is sprayed for the first minute it really looks like crap. then it levels out and its all good...
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread.
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05/17/07 11:27 PM
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Thats cool. I have not got mine yet and I ordered before you- just my luck I guess.
So how clear is the stuff? I'll bet it's slightly amber colored- right?
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i did get my gallon of clear today 717402 and it says to thin with 33% mineral spirits if anybody wanted to know.
it better not be!!!!!!!! i havent opened it yet this weekend i will spray it on..
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread.
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05/18/07 09:08 AM
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it better not be!!!!!!!! i havent opened it yet this weekend i will spray it on..
You had better brace yourself then- I got mine in yesterday and cracked open the can- it is not crystal clear as in you can see to the bottom of the can. In fact it looks very dark looking through that much of it.
However, in the thickness that one would apply it it looks fine. You might notice a slight tint if you applied it over white but other than that it should be OK.
Let us Know how it goes for you,
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread.
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05/18/07 09:29 AM
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I have just finished my test patch and am thrilled with the results! I used black Brightside and put on three coats straight from the can. Light sand between coats and 1500 on final. I got impatient and tried polishing after only 24 hours and the results are great. I can only imagine how good the van will look when I do it properly with a polisher.  I will sort out the body over the coming weeks and will get painting after that. Will keep you posted with pics as it progresses.
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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05/18/07 10:55 AM
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I just picked up the July '07 issue of Hot Rod magazine, and there it is: "The $98 Paint Job". Yes, it does give credit to Moparts.com. Still reading (gotta squeeze in some work today, darn it) but it looks like they did a fair job on a Falcon.
Beware the fallout.
Wow! 
I think it can only serve to help, as people try new things with rollers and post results. Bad news for low end/discount body shops though..
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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05/18/07 01:00 PM
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I just picked up the July '07 issue of Hot Rod magazine, and there it is: "The $98 Paint Job". Yes, it does give credit to Moparts.com. Still reading (gotta squeeze in some work today, darn it) but it looks like they did a fair job on a Falcon.
Beware the fallout.
Any chance you can scan that article and post it as an attachment on here?
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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05/18/07 02:24 PM
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I just picked up the July '07 issue of Hot Rod magazine, and there it is: "The $98 Paint Job". Yes, it does give credit to Moparts.com. Still reading (gotta squeeze in some work today, darn it) but it looks like they did a fair job on a Falcon.
Beware the fallout.
Crap! I had just emailed Mopar Muscle last night saying they should do an article on this before someone else does!
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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05/18/07 04:07 PM
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Any chance you can scan that article and post it as an attachment on here?
I'm not sure of the copyright implications of doing that, so ... no.
They don't have the new issue on their website as of today, either. Keep checking HRM
You'll find a lot more information in this thread than in any magazine article, but it's fun to see them cover something I've already done.
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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05/18/07 04:28 PM
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You can scan it and send it to me Ill host and post them, Im in Spain then cant touch me  mcunild@gmail.comIm going to start painting tomorrow on some brand new body panels they come in a satin black type colour or undercoating, can I apply brightside directly to this or do I sand it first if so with what grain and do I need to primer?
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread.
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05/18/07 06:41 PM
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wonder if macco is going to go out of bisness?
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread.
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05/18/07 10:26 PM
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wonder if macco is going to go out of bisness?
Speaking of Maaco, I'm curious as to how much the roller technique is saving us. It'd be grateful to get feedback from those of you who have contacted the Maacos and Earl Scheibs, especially those who had really bad clear coat peel. Roughly how much have those paint companies quoted you to sand away the peel and paint your car? When I see their quotes of around $200, I'm thinkin that's probably just to throw paint over a body and nothing else. Thanks guys!
(Oh, and congrats for making it on HRM! This is history dudes!)  
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread.
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05/18/07 10:45 PM
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wonder if macco is going to go out of bisness?
Speaking of Maaco, I'm curious as to how much the roller technique is saving us. It'd be grateful to get feedback from those of you who have contacted the Maacos and Earl Scheibs, especially those who had really bad clear coat peel. Roughly how much have those paint companies quoted you to sand away the peel and paint your car? When I see their quotes of around $200, I'm thinkin that's probably just to throw paint over a body and nothing else. Thanks guys!
(Oh, and congrats for making it on HRM! This is history dudes!)
theres a pretty big maaco paint job thread on honda-tech.com. some people have gotten very good results, some have had horrible experiences. it seems all are individually owned and operated, so quality and pricing can vary pretty widely with maaco.
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