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Post by Chimchim on Dec 27, 2009 21:23:20 GMT -7
Wow! After reading several recommendations on this forum, my boys and I picked up a couple cans of this stuff at Pep Boys over the weekend. I must say I am not only impressed at how good the paint looks on our cars but I am amazed at how fast it dried!!! We've used enamel-based paints the past two years and it has been nothing but a pain (long drying times, fingerprints, cracking, orange peel, etc...). Anyone who can paint with enamel has truly mastered a dark art. We are going to paint with lacquer-based paint from now on!!!
Thanks to everyone who shared this tip on the forum!
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Post by W Racing on Dec 28, 2009 1:09:25 GMT -7
Great to hear.
What colors did you go with?
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Post by Chimchim on Dec 28, 2009 7:04:08 GMT -7
Well Pep Boys didn't have broad selection but my oldest boy chose cherry red and my younger boy chose metallic gold. I also bought their lacquer clear coat. Is it recommended to wet-sand the paint finish first with a high grit sand paper? Please let me know.
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Post by Chimchim on Dec 28, 2009 8:16:16 GMT -7
Here are your pics 9DB :-)
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Post by Chimchim on Dec 28, 2009 8:21:25 GMT -7
Another pic
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Post by Chimchim on Dec 28, 2009 8:22:01 GMT -7
Third and final pic
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Post by W Racing on Dec 28, 2009 8:33:10 GMT -7
Really nice job. ;D ;D ;D They look great!!!
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Post by Chimchim on Dec 28, 2009 9:41:04 GMT -7
Thanks! Any recommendations on applying the clear coat? I've heard that it good to wet-sand the paint with high-grit sand paper before applying the clear coat.
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Post by F.A.S.T Racing on Dec 28, 2009 10:28:47 GMT -7
Thanks! Any recommendations on applying the clear coat? I've heard that it good to wet-sand the paint with high-grit sand paper before applying the clear coat. ummm Lookin' Good ummm
I don't usually wet sand the color-coat before applying the clear. If the color is smooth and shiny, then I spray on 3-5 LIGHT coats of clear. Let that fully dry, about 2-3 hours at room temp (75-80F ).
Inspect under a bright light,at an angle, for any dust nibs. Then lightly wet sand with 1000 grit, until smooth & has an even "haze". Wipe off sanding dust, then wipe with a tack cloth.
Shoot 2-3 MEDIUM wet coats of clear. Let that fully dry overnight. Inspect under a bright light for even gloss/sheen. Polish with a no wax auto polish like 3M Perfect-it III (#05937) or Meguiars #A3016 Deep Crystal System Paint Cleaner.
After a week or so, you should be safe in putting a deep wax shine on. Waxing to soon will seal in any solvents that have not evaporated out, that may cause the clear to cloud or in extreme cases to "pin-hole".
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Post by W Racing on Dec 28, 2009 11:57:09 GMT -7
Thanks! Any recommendations on applying the clear coat? I've heard that it good to wet-sand the paint with high-grit sand paper before applying the clear coat. My hardest lesson learned is; If there's a flaw there when you start clear coating it will be there when your done, no matter how much clear you put on it won't cover up. The paint shrinks so preparation makes all the difference. 9DB, What clear did you use? Car looks great. ;D
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Post by Chimchim on Dec 30, 2009 17:44:15 GMT -7
Nice car! Where the heck do you put the weight? It's so thin...
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Post by Chimchim on Dec 30, 2009 18:05:15 GMT -7
Finished product. Few more tweaks left after a dry run at the local test track but we are almost there.
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Post by Chimchim on Dec 30, 2009 18:06:21 GMT -7
Finished Car #2
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Post by Chimchim on Dec 30, 2009 18:08:26 GMT -7
Finally found a good use for the hard case for my camera It is this too over the top?
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Post by P D D R 2 on Dec 30, 2009 19:36:57 GMT -7
Finally found a good use for the hard case for my camera It is this too over the top? Nice job on those cars, they look great... It's never over the top... you have some very fine cars there... Keep them safe and protected you wouldnt want all that hard work going to waste. ps: Nice car stand where did you get that ;D
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