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Offline The Hoax

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Re: spraying a panel!!
« Reply #10 on: 02 September 2005, 20:01 »
Lewy's guide is excellent. The only one thing I would add is that some metallic colours go several shades lighter when you rub them with P1500 paper before applying the lacquer. It does not darken down again with lacquer application so you have to spray it again

I have had this problem with Oak Green and now I do not rub down the base coat, only the clear lacquer.

I wonder if Lewy had the same problem as I see he's got an Oakie?

Also heating the can in hot water does greatly increase the pressure and it is particularly useful for large areas.
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Offline Lewy

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Re: spraying a panel!!
« Reply #11 on: 04 September 2005, 21:52 »
Quote from: The Hoax on 02 September 2005, 20:01
Lewy's guide is excellent. The only one thing I would add is that some metallic colours go several shades lighter when you rub them with P1500 paper before applying the lacquer. It does not darken down again with lacquer application so you have to spray it again

I wonder if Lewy had the same problem as I see he's got an Oakie?


I haven't sprayed anyhting on mine yet, but I've had a lot of experience with metallics and 1500 can sometimes not be enough, but then again it can be just right other times, it can all depend on the paint supplier/manufacturer.
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Offline Deefadog

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Re: spraying a panel!!
« Reply #12 on: 06 September 2005, 09:22 »
How did you get on?

The bottom of my drivers door is next on my list!, i feel confident as with the side trim, it's relitvely a small complete panel! If you got any tips on this door when you do it, be sure to let me know!

I just did those rust spots on the back talgate, behind the number plate! worked out well!, removed the rust with hamer rite rust remomer, and used hammer rite rust proof primer! then i super glued two metal discs on the back of the wholes  :grin: and filled, then re-applied primer and painted with some touch paint i had.

I did not bother to sand it down flat, as it would have sanded other areas of the paint that was fine, and as it's all covered with the number plate there no worries :)
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Offline rowlers

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Re: spraying a panel!!
« Reply #13 on: 15 November 2005, 20:21 »
finally got roung to finishing the panel, once i got a big enough garage sorted!

was going OK until I got it tin to the open, it look a right a bag of sh!t now!
Never mind i'll get it done by the pros when I get the coin!

main prob was gettin somewhere to do it, with it being the door a normal single garage doesn't have the room!
I'd also recommend a hot ait blower or one of them halogen heaters!!!
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