05-23-2010, 10:08 PM | #11 |
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ha well thanks for all the help, but i'm officially the worst painter in the world. I'm gonna need another can and a little practice, they came out pretty terrible in all black. Lots of streaking and the gloss is only in patches. gonna have to re-sand and paint again another time.
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05-23-2010, 10:13 PM | #12 |
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Consider using lacquer. I believe Duplicolor has what you may need.
You can spray a few color coats, color sand [wetsand] between them, and then clear coat final, then wetsand that and buff it out for a flawless finish...with a rattle can. With lacquer, if you goof [get a run, or whatever] just sand it out, hit it again, and keep going. This is paint, not fucking rocket science.
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granted its not rocket science, but its not exactly finger painting in art class either. Imma stick with this rattle can i think, the parts that DID end up glossy look pretty good. i think i just need to put a fuck ton of paint on there to get my desired look. that, and be a bit more consistent with my "strokes". w/e though im gonna put em on and ride to work tomorrow. i dont really give a F |
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05-24-2010, 12:06 AM | #14 |
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Well, it does take a little practice, that's why I suggested doing it on paper first (you can get a $3 rattle can to practice with)...but also if you use lacquer, it's "repairable", unlike enamel. You actually have to colorsand, clearcoat, sand and buff lacquer to a smooth finish...allowing you to correct for any flaws in less-than-perfect spray technique.
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05-24-2010, 12:16 AM | #15 |
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Don't try to do one heavy coat. You're gonna need to do multiple thin coats.
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05-24-2010, 07:36 AM | #16 |
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I'll try again tonight...
back to the store for more paint i guess. what grit sandpaper u guys suggest? |
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