3COATS OF CLEAR

[cawley]

Got the first 3 coats of clear on today. Let it dry for a few days then sand it with 600 grit. Then ill spray 3 more coats. After that wet sand & buff.

 

[harrisonm]

Got the first 3 coats of clear on today. Let it dry for a few days then sand it with 600 grit. Then ill spray 3 more coats. After that wet sand & buff.

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600 grit? I have used 800, but I had always thought 600 would be too gritty. I guess not, eh?

 

[TT5.9mag]

That paint looks fantastic. Retro drag race theme?

 

[RustyRatRod]

That thing has a BIG 60s flair goin on! good job!

 

[70dart340]

As an old Jarhead, I stand and salute. Outstanding, sir.

 

[cawley]

yep retro is the look he was going for

 

[cawley]

As an old Jarhead, I stand and salute. Outstanding, sir.

thank you for your service my friend

 

[jbc426]

600 grit? I have used 800, but I had always thought 600 would be too gritty. I guess not, eh?

Is this a catalyzed clear? 600 seems way too aggressive. What does the paint supplier recommend for dry time before recoating?

 

[Bodyperson]

I've cleared over a lot of 600 before they told me the number is 800 for that. Looked fine to me. Cutting and buffing sucks.
Great job cawley

 

[mycuda]

Finer the better, as long as you can get it 100% flat/smooth. (stay away from edges)

D.

 

[cawley]

Is this a catalyzed clear? 600 seems way too aggressive. What does the paint supplier recommend for dry time before recoating?

PPG deltron clear mixed 4:1 with a hardner dry times depends on booth temp i try to keep my booth at 75-80 when & after i spray ill let it set for 2 -3 days before sanding

 

[cawley]

I've cleared over a lot of 600 before they told me the number is 800 for that. Looked fine to me. Cutting and buffing sucks.
Great job cawley

i dont mind buffing its the wet sanding i dont like

 

[RustyRatRod]

yep retro is the look he was going for

I think you snagged it.

 

[70dart340]

I just bought the Beetro spray gun another member mentioned. I'm almost ready to shoot the area behind the fender, and my rebuilt valence panel. So far, this thing shoots like a much more expensive paint gun. I'll post results, if they're good.

 

[flingdingo]

600 grit? I have used 800, but I had always thought 600 would be too gritty. I guess not, eh?

Is this a catalyzed clear? 600 seems way too aggressive. What does the paint supplier recommend for dry time before recoating?

If the goal is to "bury" those stripes in clear, or have the paint surface be glass smooth, then 600 is a good, fast, 1st cut. Then 3 more coats of clear and cut with 800, then 1000, etc. Lots of work, but absolute perfection in the end.