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| | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 35 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 35 | 1957 , removed most of the dull original finish used to reduce sun glare, primered, painted, both with rattle can and get a course finish in areas like sandpaper. Done a few times and can't seem to get a smooth finish. I am using a metallic color. Anyone know what I am doing wrong? Thanks to all for your input.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | What grit sandpaper are you using?
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 | Are you sure the top coat is compatible with the primer?
Are you allowing the primer to flash or dry long enough before covering it? Are you applying the paint too thick?
All those issues can cause problems similar to what you describe.
Chuck
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | what Tiny said - you need to use a good sanding primer and finish it with very fine grit before painting - and maybe do some color sanding if necessary .... metallics are picky about very good prep work
Bill | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | I believe its recommended that you get to 600 grit for flakes to be happy...
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 35 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 35 | 600 grit, thanks to all for your input.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,001 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,001 | 600 grit is excessive and does not provide good "tooth" for paint adhesion. 320 grit is sufficient if done thouroughly and properly. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | here's an quick thread about grits and dry vrs wet sand paper. 320 dry vrs 400 wet and there is this one as well Ready to spray paint
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