CalSpeed@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 7/1/01 6:21:20 AM !!!First Boot!!!, haugchiro@moscow.com
> writes:
>
> << You may be using too fast of reducer and the paint is drying too fast.
> What temperature were you painting at. What type of paint. >>
>
> Hello,
>
> Yes, these are the commom reasons for "Orange Peel" but Dan you have to
> realize that under almost all conditions you will always get alittle "OP".
> Even new cars off the assy line have it.
>
> Too get the same efffect as the "Datster" you will need to wet sand. And
> then a polish session. This final procedure is not easy and can easily mess
> up your paint job if not done correctly. Basically it takes experience and
> the right "touch". When it comes to paint jobs this is where the $$$ is
> earned.
>
> Make sure that you have at least 4-5 coats of color before the wet sanding.
> Or if you are doing the Base Coat / Clear Coat have at least 4-5 coats of
> clear. You will easily sand off a few coats in the process.
>
> Michael "Calspeed" Carion
When performing the "cut and buff" procedure Michael
describes above, use something like 1500 grit. Get the
sponge sanding block and use a bucket of soapy water,
keeping your wet dry sandpaper wet. Stay away from the
edges/corners and take the shine off. Then use polishing
compound, mirror glaze, and finally wax. Some paints do
better than others with this procedure. Base coat/clear coats
do a bit better. Never do this on a paint job if you have a
metalic/semimetalic paint job without a clear coat. You will
usually ruin the finish. Takes many hours but the end results
are very nice if done properly
Bob
Moscow
67.5
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