Paint Gurus: Sanding K36
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Paint Gurus: Sanding K36
I sprayed 2 coats of K36 on top of my DP48 Sealer. I shot a light guide coat on top of the K36 that will be sanded to ensure my panels are flat. Sanding the guide coat, I sanded through the K36 and can see the DP48 in places. I will be shooting another K36 layer before the BC/CC, so, should I be concerned?
Thanks! :cheers:
[Modified by VolVette, 6:08 PM 2/23/2003]
Thanks! :cheers:
[Modified by VolVette, 6:08 PM 2/23/2003]
Melting Slicks
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Re: Paint Gurus: Sanding K36 (VolVette)
Nope, you're fine. Just make sure there aren't any bare fiberglass spots when you shoot the base. I would seal again with Dp just before painting incase there are any bare edges. I've moved to K38 now because it builds higher for the first two sandings.
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Re: Paint Gurus: Sanding K36 (lbell101)
Nope, you're fine. Just make sure there aren't any bare fiberglass spots when you shoot the base. I would seal again with Dp just before painting incase there are any bare edges. I've moved to K38 now because it builds higher for the first two sandings.
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Re: Paint Gurus: Sanding K36 (VolVette)
To get the primer thicker on the edges, when I spray a coat of primer (or clear for that matter) I always spray the edges first over the whole car, sit down for 5 minutes and then prime the whole car, then I'll sit again for 5 minutes and hit the edges again. Then time for a good flash dry and repeat. Use a finer grit when you block the edges as well. Just be tedious. :thumbs:
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Re: Paint Gurus: Sanding K36 (VolVette)
If you didn't have a chance to watch "Rides" on TLC Sunday night, there was a discussion about one of the custom cars they had been working on getting ready to paint, the guy said, "We'll have 1500 manhours getting this car ready for paint, 4-5 hours actually painting the car and after the paint is dry, another 400-500 hours sanding and buffing.
Probably the single largest mistake a "DIY'er" makes - Painting the car before it's ready. Don't ask me how I know! :cry
[Modified by 74-Roadster, 7:58 PM 2/24/2003]
Probably the single largest mistake a "DIY'er" makes - Painting the car before it's ready. Don't ask me how I know! :cry
[Modified by 74-Roadster, 7:58 PM 2/24/2003]
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Re: Paint Gurus: Sanding K36 (71,454,4spd)
Take your time get it right I put 6 coats of k36 on mine before I was finished. Just get used to sanding.I used paint stirring sticks instead of blocks.They band easily and with a C3 body and all the curves it worked out well.Good luck. :thumbs:
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Re: Paint Gurus: Sanding K36 (feb18blacksunday)
I used paint stirring sticks instead of blocks.They band easily and with a C3 body and all the curves it worked out well.Good luck. :thumbs:
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Re: Paint Gurus: Sanding K36 (Corzvette69)
I used paint stirring sticks instead of blocks.They band easily and with a C3 body and all the curves it worked out well.Good luck. :thumbs: thats what they make flexable long boards for :thumbs:
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Re: Paint Gurus: Sanding K36 (Corzvette69)
I am using the long board, as well as paint stirrers. In tight spots and curves, I use the rubber sanding block.
So, if I sanded through the DP48, I should lay on another coat of K36 and sand with 220 before laying on another K36 and wet sanding with 600?
I appreciate all this great advice!
:cheers:
So, if I sanded through the DP48, I should lay on another coat of K36 and sand with 220 before laying on another K36 and wet sanding with 600?
I appreciate all this great advice!
:cheers:
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Re: Paint Gurus: Sanding K36 (VolVette)
. . . So, if I sanded through the DP48, I should lay on another coat of K36 and sand with 220 before laying on another K36 and wet sanding with 600?
