Yunick13
2 Time FABO NASCAR champ 2023 FABO NHRA champ
Yellow
John Deere Blitz Black
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Yes, White, Yellow, and Red.
John Deere 5020
Power House, neighborhood owns it from back in the day when his Dad used to own it. He owns it now.
Scamp Rhonda
Well-Known Member
Yup and gloss black too, I believe.
Alrighty then.... 4.5 hours of wet sanding later it's washed... degreased and I think I'm ready to shoot again tomorrow morning. Will hit with tack cloth before I start shooting. Have just shy of 600ml remixed to 4:1 and I'm hoping to get a few coats out of it and that it lays flat. Any sage advise?
Don't paint in the sun.
How much overlap on this stuff when I'm laying it down... still 50%?
Scamp Rhonda
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50% or more. What's really important is to make sure it's a wet coat. With the mix you have now that shouldn't be a problem. You have to make sure you let dry enough in-between coats. I've heard you could get some mottling if you don't. I would shoot around the scoop first and then lay down the wet coats after. You won't have to worry about runs except around the scoop. Give her heck, it's gonna look good!
First experience with gun... just want to avoid runs by laying it down too thick too fast. I'll hit the scoop then see what I get laying it down wet. Will wait at least 15 minutes between coats.
Scamp Rhonda
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The wing looks great for a first timer.
It.... is.... done....
Got 2 wet coats down before the breeze and bug gods conspired to end my painting day. That said, not unhappy with the results at all. There are 2 spots forward of the snorkel that I was on the fence about... glad I chose to leave it as there is a good breeze now and the gnats are chasing me around the yard. I might have chased the imperfections with a 3rd coat. But this result is so much better than the last attempt I'm going to leave it as is. With the base coats I wet sanded and the 2 wet coats I'm satisfied. I still have maybe 200ml left mixed I capped in the spray cup. How long will it keep? I'm still on the fence if I want to install the front molding but will want to scuff, prime and paint just in case.
A hardy THANK YOU!! For all that chimed in and helped me push this across the finish line!
First wet coat:
Second wet coat:
Fin:
Moved it into the garage to letter cure for a few days. Shots with different lighting. I hit my 10 attachment limit, will post some more photos up later.
Got 2 wet coats down before the breeze and bug gods conspired to end my painting day. That said, not unhappy with the results at all. There are 2 spots forward of the snorkel that I was on the fence about... glad I chose to leave it as there is a good breeze now and the gnats are chasing me around the yard. I might have chased the imperfections with a 3rd coat. But this result is so much better than the last attempt I'm going to leave it as is. With the base coats I wet sanded and the 2 wet coats I'm satisfied. I still have maybe 200ml left mixed I capped in the spray cup. How long will it keep? I'm still on the fence if I want to install the front molding but will want to scuff, prime and paint just in case.
A hardy THANK YOU!! For all that chimed in and helped me push this across the finish line!
First wet coat:
Second wet coat:
Fin:
Moved it into the garage to letter cure for a few days. Shots with different lighting. I hit my 10 attachment limit, will post some more photos up later.
Scamp Rhonda
Well-Known Member
Well done. I can tell your confidence is growing by leaps and bounds!It.... is.... done....
Got 2 wet coats down before the breeze and bug gods conspired to end my painting day. That said, not unhappy with the results at all. There are 2 spots forward of the snorkel that I was on the fence about... glad I chose to leave it as there is a good breeze now and the gnats are chasing me around the yard. I might have chased the imperfections with a 3rd coat. But this result is so much better than the last attempt I'm going to leave it as is. With the base coats I wet sanded and the 2 wet coats I'm satisfied. I still have maybe 200ml left mixed I capped in the spray cup. How long will it keep? I'm still on the fence if I want to install the front molding but will want to scuff, prime and paint just in case.
A hardy THANK YOU!! For all that chimed in and helped me push this across the finish line!
First wet coat:
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Moved it into the garage to letter cure for a few days. Shots with different lighting. I hit my 10 attachment limit, will post some more photos up later.
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Thanks! I'll tell ya... those "wet" coats had me nervous. Previous experience with the rattle can and you get a "wet" look... that's a run in the paint.. lol.Well done. I can tell your confidence is growing by leaps and bounds!
Everyone's advise here was fantastic!
mopowers
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That turned out great. Nice job!
Nice looking car, I have a 70 Challenger awaiting my attention.
As far as leaving the paint in the gun, its probably set up by now.
As far as leaving the paint in the gun, its probably set up by now.
Punisher66j
Dart Swinger
The problem I am having with this stuff is that it scratches so so easy. Just touching my finger on the paint it scratches. I mixed mine 8.1.1 and it has been two weeks. I am probably going to just cut and buff mine.
There is a reason for hardner.
Anyone reading this thread, remember ALL auto pants have tech sheets, gives ALL the needed details, just find them on the puter NOT on the can!
Punisher66j
Dart Swinger
I used hardener, hints the 8.1.1
8 parts paint, 1 part reducer, and 1 part hardener.
The OP does know IF he shoots metal sitting out in the sun, it is way too hot,and easy for it to go on too dry.
There are 4 temps reucer, even an additive to slow it down even more. Air pressure at the gun and fan/volumn setting so important plus technique.
Guy asked once, why is my rattle an job not as nice as the guys that used $1000/gal topcoat and a $400 gun???? Dunno!
There are 4 temps reucer, even an additive to slow it down even more. Air pressure at the gun and fan/volumn setting so important plus technique.
Guy asked once, why is my rattle an job not as nice as the guys that used $1000/gal topcoat and a $400 gun???? Dunno!
gzig5
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That looks really good. Nice job.
I'm going to try to find some of that JD paint locally to do the AAR hood on my Cuda.
I'm going to try to find some of that JD paint locally to do the AAR hood on my Cuda.
Ebay...
What do you use for primer, hardner and reducer? Do you clear it after? I want to do my hood grille and wing.
I first shot bc//cc on a project back about 1990. I have used single stage acrylic urethane 99% of the time since. Other day I called some PPG store to price a certain color. They will ask for my "number" and I just say I am an individual not a shop but you better give me the shop price/ The "kid" had to ask his boss for the price and it was like stupid low fr the paint and hardner. I called another store and asked did that store price and they siad it eas an industrial and called it maybe poly some enamel. I really have to wonder IF this is a good CHEAP paint for those that want to save money shooting darn tractor paint or rusteolum for top coat!! NOT me. but I see guys all the time wanting to save a few bucks.
I use Rusreolum for floors and bottomof carnew metal, Tough but what is the UV rating where guys use it for topcoat?
I use Rusreolum for floors and bottomof carnew metal, Tough but what is the UV rating where guys use it for topcoat?
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