Well i know how to do it lol just wondering about a few things....
1. How do u get the wet look, is it just a matter of applyin plenty of clear coats?
2. Whats the benifits of colour sanding between coats?.
3. What ratio`s to use to get the best smooth finish?
4. Whats the best settings to have your gun on? max air pressure/medium spray?
Iv done my fair amount of spraying now, the noo im refurbishing a gtr32 lol
cheers
Don\'t know if this will be any help to you but the paint I use requires the clear coat\'s to be applied 30 mins after the base coat so I cant sand betwene layers - not had a problem with orange peel once it\'s all been sanded n polished so cant see there really being a gain. I know the old chaps who used to use the old lead based paint would alway\'s sand each layer - mainly the hot rod guys.
I think your a lot more experienced than me anyway! :)
well im guna get some 2000grit fer ma air sander n sand between the coats of clear n see what it does lol
A GTR? How many cars have you got Craig?
erm 5 the noo man lol
5??? Jeez man!
Hows my wheels gettin on ?
if you have any tips let me know :p
yeah bud just putting the finishing touches in the garage, iv now got a car size spray booth getting built so yours is the first job to be done )
John bud lol aint got many more tips :P
Ah ha! you said "many more"... that means you DO have some... stop cheaping out on me and share the love :p
well im about to take ma rex out now shes all done n its dry, if i servive i`ll tell you more lol
enjoy dude
No worries mate!
I may get you to do some spraying for me in the new year if you can... santa is bringing a nice new bodykit!
okey dokey.. if yer cars yellow it`ll be much better with a full respray tho bud.. its a pig to match :S
ohh.. so coming up to yours in the next 2 weeks :)
im always up for visits, just pop in anytime peeps :)
2k paint is usually 2-1 ratio.
i make shore the primer is flatted back really well.
when i an painting base and clear, i but the base on really dry, at a low pressure.
when i am glossing i put a light miss coat on first then two full coats on after. i leave the paint 15-20 min inbetween coats.
rob
Also, if you intend to use an air sander on the clear coat make sure there is LOADS of water flowing to the surface or you risk a clump debris really messing up you beautiful paint work :eek
How much u charge for a full respray Craig...??
between £300-£500 depending on paint/condiction of car ect lol.. im painting n4bes in 2 weeks i think :S
off today to buy a few more twin tube lights to help with lighting n heating, then shud be good to go :)
think you will be doing mine too ;)
id use 2000 paper by hand instead of an air sander as it builds up to much heat and clogs the paper sratches deeper than the layer your flatting back.
its being mentioned about a dry coat then two good wet coats on clear and 2-stage finishes, i spray @ 50psi with nagative pressure in the booth so a add 5-10 psi in static conditions
also make sure you use a good quality 2-stage thinner in clear and 2pac as it reduces orangepeel so less work to flat back and polish
colum
Thats a good price!:god
Let me know how Neil\'s goes!