Hi Kristi,
gehhhh, thanks for the research. That was nice. I don't think I applied too much
paint, as I'm used to painting with the Sikkens product by now.
One reason for the failure could be, that the body filler wasn't completely dry.
It seemed dry when I applied the primer. There didn't seem to be a problem. But,
the shop wasn't very warm at the time. It could also have been some sort of a
chemical reaction, for it's more than bubbles, the affected area has a rather
rough appearance..Cause unknown.
I will sand the whole panel down again, because the existing layers of new
paint and clear, which were applied last weekend, could be affecting the new
paint application. Sometimes the existing base coat can react pretty aggressive
towards a fresh coat of paint. I'll primer it again and repaint. The body filler
should have had enough time to dry by now.
It's just a small set back. I'm sure it'll be fixed soon. Have had many problems
like this in the past, it comes with the job. I could write a book about paint
failures that we've had in the past. Some are rather hilarious, unfortunately
they were not on LBC's. They weren't so funny when they happened, because they
always involved a lot of unnecessary work.You'll learn with each one. I'll fill
you in when this one is solved. One can only learn more.
Thanks for your help, you're a great friend.
Liv
CCC
Crazy Canadian Connection
Kristi Richardson wrote:
> Liv,
>
> I am not an expert on paint, but Brad had problems with bubbling on the last
> coat he did on the hardtop. He thought he hadn't let it dry enough. Don't
> know if that is your problem.
>
> I did find this info searching on the web, and also include the entire
> website url for your inspection.
>
> Good luck to you,
> Kristi
>
> If you notice bubbles trapped in the paint (they produce white specks in the
> center of the chip) your paint was probably too dry, too thick. As you grow
> more skillful in applying wetter, thinner layers, the surface will not
> bubble.
>
> Here is the entire url:
>
> http://www.scottgrundfor.com/ideas/ipaintchips.html
>
> Tupper,Martin Farquhar(1810-1899)A man who could write about
> anything.(e.g.Some Verse and Prose about National Rifle Clubs,1858)His name
> became synonymous with pretentious twaddle.
>
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