newb question, 2nd coat
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newb question, 2nd coat
ok so im painting my bumper with a single stage deep red color, and i primed the whole bumper a few times and sanded down any dimples/scratches etc, but this left a couple small spots amongst the gray bumper (silver dollar sized at the most) that was the original deep red underneath exposed. well i was lazy and shot the first layer over it, since it was smooth , and it covered well, except now i have some even darker red blemishes on the bumper from the old paint showing through. this is on my beater car so i really dont care and its more an experiment with bondo, but do you think it will go away with another coat of the dark red, or can i spray primer over the areas that are blemished (not the whole bumper) and then do a second coat of the red?
i know i should have stripped it down to bare plastic for best results, and i should just re-prime the whole thing, but im trying to save money. (and thanks mit-so-bichi for not selling yr paints in any damn store so i have to custom order) so whats the best way to proceed before i wet sand and buff? should i wet sand this first layer as well?
thanks for your time and cheers
i know i should have stripped it down to bare plastic for best results, and i should just re-prime the whole thing, but im trying to save money. (and thanks mit-so-bichi for not selling yr paints in any damn store so i have to custom order) so whats the best way to proceed before i wet sand and buff? should i wet sand this first layer as well?
thanks for your time and cheers
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If you already put a coat on it,you'll need to let it dry then sand it down again,DA with 600 n a grey scotch brite edge to edge.then put a coat on any cut through areas,let it flash(5 min)then cover the entire bumper,then maybe one more if you still see the bad spots,next time you prime something u need to put a sealer over it,for dark reds you usually a dark grey(some darker reds won't cover good at all).plus a sealer will help to bury out sand scratchs from sanding it.
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cool thanks guys... how long for it to dry / cure? ive heard about a week before i should wetsand the final layer and buff? (single stage paint)
thanks again!
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A week should b fine,when to buff single stage paint some of it comes off on the buffer pad so don't b surprised when it turns red,just take your time n you'll get it to shine up nice