Nivlek2525 Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 Two bad runs in the clear either side, same place. https://photos.app.goo.gl/r7TMznXVHdax5v6g8 I did go really heavy with the last coat of clear. I mixed too much and tried to use it up. Rookie mistake? Other than that I'm really pleased with it. First time using a gun and first time ever doing base and clear. Ive watched a few YouTube videos on removing runs but if needs be I can sand it back and give it another coat of clear. Will leave it a few weeks to really harden before I do anything. Plenty to be getting on with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 You think that’s bad .was not going to post this as it really bad But new paint gun very different from my last one Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nivlek2525 Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, 1200bandit said: You think that’s bad .was not going to post this as it really bad But new paint gun very different from my last one Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Looks like the clear has pulled the base off? Was it dry enough? I was standing with the technical data sheet in one hand and the paint gun in the other at one point so I'm afraid I can't offer too much advice. I'm on my 3rd gun. A cheap on that came with a set of air tool. Actually OK for primer. A cheap hvlp one that got good review but isn't really any better to be honest. It's came with a 1.8 tip so is OK for getting lots of high build down. Then I bought one recommended by trevs blog on YouTube. It's a duren tools conventional 1.3 and it's totally different. Really easy to set and use. And really cheap off ebay. https://photos.app.goo.gl/TaaqZjvj9KYgXHEA7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 (edited) That area must be quite hard to paint. The “professional” who sprayed my car had a run in exactly the same place. Don’t beat yourselves up over it @Nivlek2525@1200bandit Edited April 23, 2022 by Jonathan Pounsett Spelling 🙇♂️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nivlek2525 Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jonathan Pounsett said: That are must be quite hard to paint. The “professional” who sprayed my car had a run in exactly the same place. Don’t beat yourselves up over it @Nivlek2525@1200bandit Yep, the clear seems to collect on the ledge and then pour over. The rest is OK. Actually quite surprise to be honest. I'll pull in out into the light later when the sun comes around the front. It will help it harden I think and I'll get some better pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nivlek2525 Posted May 15, 2022 Author Share Posted May 15, 2022 (edited) Bonnet in epoxy. https://photos.app.goo.gl/1TxJJL35qz1Dx6g39 Bonnet in high build https://photos.app.goo.gl/9C6ESU15JqR76v2j8 Flattened back to 1000G https://photos.app.goo.gl/cxffLUteT5xD9RTi8 Boot and bonnet ready for paint https://photos.app.goo.gl/oegJh6e6MNpjLU4H9 Managed to get loads of dust in the base and a run and a reaction with something in the primer so decided to let it fully dry and knock it back to 1000G and paint it again. https://photos.app.goo.gl/JXuPVotRqKZjupP76 And finally re based and 3 coats of clear. Still managed to get dust in it. https://photos.app.goo.gl/kQA2qeUigBYDtZEHA But at least its only in the clear. May sand out. Will let it fully cure and see what I can do. Pleased I bought extra paint and loads of clear. Think I will be needing it. Edited May 15, 2022 by Nivlek2525 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 It’s a pig when the solvent goes through a previous layer. Nice job on the prep 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nivlek2525 Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) Boot lid after sanding back and polish with g3 compound. Quite pleased. https://photos.app.goo.gl/pXAYeX3pZVef3Wi57 And the rest of the car is all one colour now.....sort of. 2 coats of epoxy and 3 to 4 coats of 2k high build. https://photos.app.goo.gl/GpVqND4J8fNkuBp8A Note the over spray on the dash...something else to sort. Just got to guide coat and cut back to 1200 and I can start getting some colour on the body. I might actually get this painted this summer while it's a bit warmer. The next photos should be a painted roof. Edited June 19, 2022 by Nivlek2525 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Shame about the dash. At least they are pretty easy to get out, especially without glass in. But you always think you contained that paint overspray, but always can sneaky past 🤦♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nivlek2525 Posted June 20, 2022 Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Jessopia74 said: Shame about the dash. At least they are pretty easy to get out, especially without glass in. But you always think you contained that paint overspray, but always can sneaky past 🤦♂️ I think I may have another dash somewhere. I bought a full interior for it and I think there was a dash in there. I should have masked the dash off separately before I masked the windows up. The tape just lifted and started blowing primer everywhere inside the car. Never mind...all part of the fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nivlek2525 Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) All painted a couple of weeks ago but needed to wait for a hand to lift the bonnet on. https://photos.app.goo.gl/kjdWrf6orot9gM7F6 Passenger door is painted but needs lifting on. There's a good amount of runs and dust in it but I planned to wet sand it all anyway. I'm not ruling out repainting a few bits if needed. I've loads of colour and clear left so not a problem. At least I can start putting things back together over the winter when the temperature isn't right for painting. Need to form a reassembly plan now..... Anyone have any tips on refurbishing aluminium trim. It looks like it has some sort of clear coat on it which has failed. https://photos.app.goo.gl/K4Ry9jqPSQw9gE6a6 Edited October 16, 2022 by Nivlek2525 Typos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) Strip it and polish it (or take to someone with the wheel that fits on bench grinder), then re-clear coat it. Other alternative is wrapping with chrome stuff by your local wrap company Edited October 16, 2022 by Jessopia74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nivlek2525 Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 Cheers, I'll give that a go. Think I have a polishing wheel somewhere. I wasn't sure if the clear would stick to a polished surface. I'll try a bit and see how I get on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, Nivlek2525 said: Cheers, I'll give that a go. Think I have a polishing wheel somewhere. I wasn't sure if the clear would stick to a polished surface. I'll try a bit and see how I get on. Its a fair point, even polished though it will have imperfections so should key. But if you are worried,then strip it and maybe go with wet P1500 so it’s Matt , and reply on the lacquer to gloss them up? Either way should work imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nivlek2525 Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 I think you are right, clear seems to stick to anything. It's more like glue than paint. I don't think wrapping is an option for me, too much of it and too fiddly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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