Painting question, color coat is too soft to sand |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
Painting question, color coat is too soft to sand |
Gudhjem |
Apr 4 2010, 12:21 AM
Post
#1
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 29-March 07 From: Castro Valley, CA Member No.: 7,629 Region Association: Northern California |
I've begun painting my car, panel-by-panel, starting with the trunk lid.
I'm using Interlux Bridghtsides paint. Yes, I'm rolling it on, mostly because I don't have a large compressor and because I am hoping to avoid all the mess of spraying in my garage. I spent a few days patching holes (luggage rack once upon a time I think), and spent a few days putting on a few coats of primer. Sanding the primer was no problem, and I've now started with the color. Problem is, when I try to sand the paint, it sticks to the paper. There's no dust created, the paper just gets clogged right away. It's as if the paint's not dry. The can says leave it at least 16 hours, I've left it 28, and it's not cold in California. Anyone know what's going on? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) --Steve Here's before primer After Primer Sanding Block after trying to color sand |
wrightee |
Apr 4 2010, 06:19 AM
Post
#2
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 18-November 09 From: Montclair, VA Member No.: 11,053 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I used this paint quite a few years ago, but on a boat (fiberglass). I'm thinking either the paint needs longer to cure on steel, or you may be sanding too hard?
For boat application, I used a foam roller and an almost dry, high quality badger hair brush to smooth out behind the roller. Ended up with a pretty good "10 foot job" (which is about as close as most people get to look at a boat) - I'd want something better on a car, though. |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 1st June 2024 - 02:55 PM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |