Base coat question
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Base coat question I just put 3 coats on my front bumper. I was wondering if the base coat is to be wetsanded before the clearcoat? Also is the base coat once sprayed not suppose to be completely smooth?
And while i am at it has anyone else noticed that for the light pewter metallic color that the same color code from the paint store seems more silver than the tan color? just me or an issue with the paint?
And while i am at it has anyone else noticed that for the light pewter metallic color that the same color code from the paint store seems more silver than the tan color? just me or an issue with the paint?
If it is textured, you're spraying it wrong. Not to be mean, but I don't think you should be painting at all from the questions you're asking, you have a lot more learning to do before an attempt at painting.
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yea well i go by the fact you will never leanr unless you try. plus i have studied and read and asked pros for the last 3 weeks about the process. i am just asking these questions to recheck myself. and i am sure if there is any texture then the air pressure was wrong. i know that.i just need to know waht to do bout that. to lightly sand it or to leave it clear it then wetsand it. i asked a question for a answer not to be criticized.
You asked if it is supposed to be textured, I answered your question. If you don't want to be criticized, too bad, you need to get forum insurance. You're in luck, though, I offer it at a low rate. Contact me in the morning, I accept paypal.
Sand it with 800 or 600, depending on how bad it is. Wipe it down, tack it off and reshoot your base. Sometimes when wet it may look like it has a bit of orange peel, this is fine as long as it is not excessive, it will flow out with the clear.
Sand it with 800 or 600, depending on how bad it is. Wipe it down, tack it off and reshoot your base. Sometimes when wet it may look like it has a bit of orange peel, this is fine as long as it is not excessive, it will flow out with the clear.
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Thank you thats what i was looking for. But since you are all knowing. How would you suggest the spray gun settings be set? a guy at a paint shop set mine so it may have been nudged on the way home. i dunno, but i like to do everything myself perfect or not.
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From: oxford, alabama
As far as the gun goes, make the pattern as wide as it can be vertically. Loosen the **** that controls the needle to let the paint through. Hold the trigger down as hard as you can and tighten the needle until you feel it push the trigger back out. Set your air tank to 38 - 42psi. I prefer 38 but thats just me.
From the sounds of it its spraying too thick so it might not be comming out the gun correctly try adding a bit more reducer and see if it sprays better on a piece of cardboard or something. Or it can be also what O town stated about the trigger needle. Make sure you have a full trigger pull.
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Depending on the paint manufacterer you have a window in which you have to apply the clearcoat usually up to 12 hours is safe after that you will need to scuff the base put another coat on then clear.
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I just put 3 coats on my front bumper. I was wondering if the base coat is to be wetsanded before the clearcoat? Also is the base coat once sprayed not suppose to be completely smooth?
And while i am at it has anyone else noticed that for the light pewter metallic color that the same color code from the paint store seems more silver than the tan color? just me or an issue with the paint?
And while i am at it has anyone else noticed that for the light pewter metallic color that the same color code from the paint store seems more silver than the tan color? just me or an issue with the paint?
#2 . my car is the same color and it looks more gold to me and kinda oily looking before mixing with base maker
#3 hope this helps , and ...practice ..practice ..practice.. and keep lots of laquir thinner on hand
Last edited by Nauty99SS; Aug 26, 2008 at 06:22 AM.