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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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12/18/10 04:20 AM
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The pictures actually make it look better than it really is.
Can you wetsand and buff? Doing this improves it ALOT. Get some close up pictures on problem areas and I'll try and give you better advice.
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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12/18/10 06:35 PM
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Here is a close up,
I just painted the bonnet white, and didn't thin the pain at all, i think it came out much better. I did put alot more effort into the prep work this time though
1st coat unsanded.
Those both look pretty good. I'd say one more coat and then wetsand and buff on the red. Put your last coat on unthinned and see how that goes, the thicker the coat the more gloss you will have. The disadvantage to thick coats is orangepeel which is solved by wetsanding and buffing if you can.
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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12/21/10 05:45 PM
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Hey, i went out and brought some bright side thinner, will this eliminate alot of the runs?
And how much should i thin it by?
Thanks
Thinner will almost always cause more runs. Runs are caused by putting your coat on too thick.
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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12/22/10 03:03 PM
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Okay, how much should i thin the paint, an can you give me any tips on actually rolling the paint on.
I think you are supposed to thin about 10% with interlux but it will say on the back of the can. For applying: go look on youtube for roll and tip. It involves leveling out the paint by lightly passing over the freshly rolled paint with a fine quality foam or natural brush. Works really well for these applications. Also: I would try not to work the paint too much, if you work it dry it will cause texture and orangepeel. Try to keep your coats fairly wet but experiment with wetness to see what causes runs!
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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01/02/11 05:15 AM
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Hey, im up to polishing my bonnet, but i cant seem to get a mirror smooth finish,
I have sanded with 2000 grit, and the using compound?
Any advice?
What compound are you using? How well did you sand?
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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01/03/11 04:04 PM
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id say i sanded pretty well, i cant really be sure
what should it look like after sanding and i used turtle wax swirl and scratch remover.
Try using 3m Buffing compound. Comes in a small bottle for about 8 dollars at walmart, works wonders.
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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I managed to get a shine on one part of my bonnet.  But i cant get the rest, any ideas? Here is a pic where Ive tried polishing but just cant get it?  ' Here is a pic of the whole bonnet  Thanks
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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01/09/11 05:10 AM
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You need to use better compound. Either use 3m buffing (followed by machine glaze if you can) or Meg's Ultimate compound. Those white marks and hazes are either scratches caused by wetsanding that the polish didn't get out, scratches caused by the polish or holographing from buffing incorrectly.
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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Re: New Paint job on a budget thread Part III
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01/10/11 04:33 PM
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Is this what i need?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3M-05955-...sQ5fAccessories
Not what I would use. I think that cut is a bit aggressive. Try this:
http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G17216-Ul...7974&sr=8-1
Note to the forum: I have decided to relent and take off the rustoleum and lay down some real auto paint. It was good for the price but not what I was looking for. The rustoleum gloss-black, even when finely buffed and polished, is nothing special. It has a hint of gray in it, in the bad way. It is not especially durable and just since this summer the road has taken a toll upon it. Chips, scratches and rust spots that were not present with OEM paint now manifested. D'Oh! I'll still be around and all with my advice (if anyone wants it) but my car deserves better.
Another Note: No one realized I had painted the car with rustoleum and a roller unless I told them. It looked alright for the price. Just not for me.
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