The Great Pumpkin - '71 Duster
Well, it all turned out OK.
Started the final stretch of coats warming the panels with a halogen work light. Not sure if it did anything but it was easy enough to try.
Between Thursday and today it took about 8 coats to get it the way it is now. Probably too much but obviously things were not right with the first couple coats. On the other hand, its possible that much paint was needed to get it to this point. The surfaces were pretty rough before I started and in fact did require several rounds of primer including some high-build on the rougher areas.
There is still orange peel in some spots but overall it's nowhere near as visible as it was before these last coats. The gloss is wild. The exterior paint is glaringly dull by comparison, it will take a lot of elbow grease to get it anywhere close to the the new paint.
The last coats were mixed 1:1 with clear. The idea being that if needed, it would be easier to buff and polish.
At this point, I'm going to let it sit for a few days. Frankly, I've had enough painting and related activities for now. Plus, everything I own is now orange including my hair, skin, glasses, floor, shoes and basically anything within a 10 foot radius of the garage.
More to come.
Well, it all turned out OK.
Started the final stretch of coats warming the panels with a halogen work light. Not sure if it did anything but it was easy enough to try.
Between Thursday and today it took about 8 coats to get it the way it is now. Probably too much but obviously things were not right with the first couple coats. On the other hand, its possible that much paint was needed to get it to this point. The surfaces were pretty rough before I started and in fact did require several rounds of primer including some high-build on the rougher areas.
There is still orange peel in some spots but overall it's nowhere near as visible as it was before these last coats. The gloss is wild. The exterior paint is glaringly dull by comparison, it will take a lot of elbow grease to get it anywhere close to the the new paint.
The last coats were mixed 1:1 with clear. The idea being that if needed, it would be easier to buff and polish.
At this point, I'm going to let it sit for a few days. Frankly, I've had enough painting and related activities for now. Plus, everything I own is now orange including my hair, skin, glasses, floor, shoes and basically anything within a 10 foot radius of the garage.
More to come.