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What to do about paint job

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Billy P

05-16-2001 18:34:18




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I sprayed my 140 and am not real happy with the results. I am thinking about putting on another coat to hopefully improve the results. It is a little orange peelly. What should I do for prep before I re-spray. I only need to do the hood and grill. I think I was so concerned with runs that I went too fast at too great a distance. I was using NAPA (Martin S) commercial paint.

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p

05-17-2001 15:41:59




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 Re: What to do about paint job in reply to Billy P, 05-16-2001 18:34:18  
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Don't be so worried about runs, a painter once told me that if you get a run, run it to the floor. It has worked for me. It tends to use more paint but it works.

The other suggestions are very good.

Take your time.

Prep work will make all the difference

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George

05-17-2001 07:43:49




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 Re: What to do about paint job in reply to Billy P, 05-16-2001 18:34:18  
the paint is a little too thick also reduce your air pressure a little check with the paint dealer you don't want to sand the paint till its very dry or it will load/roll up on the sand paper and make a mess. Use wet paper at least 600-1000 grit and ask napa how long before you can re spray some paints don't matter some older paints say 2 wk. to six mo. Luck!



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bg

05-17-2001 06:08:16




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 Re: What to do about paint job in reply to Billy P, 05-16-2001 18:34:18  
Use the reducer rated for the correct average temperature at the time you're spraying. Thin the paint to the correct viscosity. NAPA should have a chart of mixing ratios for paint/reducer/hardener. You can also get a viscometer to see if it's the right consistency. Use hardener at the correct rate and use a decent spray gun at correct air pressure, A few trial strokes on cardboard or a piece of sheet metal will give you an idea about spray pattern, mix, coverage and body.

As far as the stuff already painted: sand it, sand it, sand it. The final coat will only be as good as the base you're working with. Make sure there's no oil or dust on the surface.

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Doc

05-16-2001 22:14:37




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 Re: What to do about paint job in reply to Billy P, 05-16-2001 18:34:18  
Make sure you are using the correct and regulated air pressure. Learned this the hard way. Doc



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Farmer Bob

05-16-2001 22:09:26




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 Re: What to do about paint job in reply to Billy P, 05-16-2001 18:34:18  
Another suggestion is to use a tack cloth on all surfaces after sanding to pick up any dust. Unless you have a professional booth with the right ventilation it is had to keep random dust from settling onto your new paint job. Good luck.//FB



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Red Raider

05-16-2001 19:39:04




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 Re: What to do about paint job in reply to Billy P, 05-16-2001 18:34:18  
In addition to everyone, when you do go back over it, try and use a quick and even sweep for three times over the same area. That is, you want to get the three light coats to flow together.

Every time I got the orange peel finish, it was because I didn't get enough on at first. A hardener formulated for the paint also helps with a smooth flow out of the gun and gloss finish.



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gene b

05-16-2001 19:18:03




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 Re: What to do about paint job in reply to Billy P, 05-16-2001 18:34:18  
wet sand and thin the paint



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Jon

05-16-2001 19:06:56




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 Re: What to do about paint job in reply to Billy P, 05-16-2001 18:34:18  
I could be wrong, but I think that orange peeling is caused by the surface being too glossy and not letting the new paint stick to it. At least use a scotchbright pad and lightly go over it. I use some 400 grit sandpaper and sand everything down. Also me sure there is absolutly no oil or grease on the surface.



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