'64 1/2 Mustang convertible - Monogram
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Going to try a liquid chrome pen on the mirrors and handles.How would you handle the wipers? Rubber PAINT ON THE blades and...?
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Can wet sanding save this mess?
I may have gone to heavy on the clear. I was trying to hide the paint bumps on the side of the stripes from taping.
I may have gone to heavy on the clear. I was trying to hide the paint bumps on the side of the stripes from taping.
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Went a little crazy with the panel line marker as well.
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Could it have been the gloss layer cake I made?
- 1 can Mr. Super Clear
- Spray Max 2K (new to me)
- Future polish
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Am I redeemable?
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Maybe it was the homemade kiln in the garage.
Worked great on the 2K.
Worked great on the 2K.
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After 4000 grit wet sand. Do I go grittier?
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And how do you deal with the residue that collects in the panel lines? It's a bugger to get out.
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And how do you deal with the residue that collects in the panel lines? It's a bugger to get out.
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Yeah, this build went off the rails.
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Chemical reaction or heat?
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Don't give up on me.
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So, I may have gone a little overboard myself. I am really trying to concentrate on the finish of this build by applying things I've learned. The hardest lesson for me is when to leave good enough alone. Stop me if you heard this one before. Everything up to base coat went good. I used practically an entire can of Mr. Super Clear an was afraid the clear coat was still not heavy/thick enough to cover the seams of paint left from my taping job. So I bought a can of 2K after hearing the praise. That went pretty good however I was unaware the can had a 48 hour shelf life. I used what I could in that time frame and was impressed by the gloss. I SHOULD HAVE LEFT IT ALONE. I was still afraid of the paint bumps along the side of the stripes. So I layered on some Future polish. I don't think the lacquer liked that. It created "creases" in the clear coat.
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Will wet sanding save me? I'm scared of wet sanding.
So, I may have gone a little overboard myself. I am really trying to concentrate on the finish of this build by applying things I've learned. The hardest lesson for me is when to leave good enough alone. Stop me if you heard this one before. Everything up to base coat went good. I used practically an entire can of Mr. Super Clear an was afraid the clear coat was still not heavy/thick enough to cover the seams of paint left from my taping job. So I bought a can of 2K after hearing the praise. That went pretty good however I was unaware the can had a 48 hour shelf life. I used what I could in that time frame and was impressed by the gloss. I SHOULD HAVE LEFT IT ALONE. I was still afraid of the paint bumps along the side of the stripes. So I layered on some Future polish. I don't think the lacquer liked that. It created "creases" in the clear coat.
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Will wet sanding save me? I'm scared of wet sanding.
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You can't get rid of paint issues with clearcoat . It's clear .
There is no chemical reaction going on between those coatings -- after they are cured of course .
Might as well dip it in an epoxy clear then spray it with Pam cooking spray next .
Then what after that ?
Alkyd clear ? then turtle wax ....
There is no chemical reaction going on between those coatings -- after they are cured of course .
Might as well dip it in an epoxy clear then spray it with Pam cooking spray next .
Then what after that ?
Alkyd clear ? then turtle wax ....
