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Painting question, color coat is too soft to sand |
Gudhjem |
Apr 4 2010, 12:21 AM
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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 |
burton73 |
Apr 4 2010, 12:54 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,549 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
You would have been better off with a Wagner power painter or a copy airless. At this point all the suggestions buy our paint guys are right. It does need to be wet. It looks like your paper is black so my guess is your using Wet Dry paper. Did you smooth out the primer or was that just rolled on?
You can use heat up your paint. You can get some cheep lights with stands from Harbor Freight or go to Home depot and get some with reflectors. You can get the old style outdoor big light to give you some heat. Just get the panel in an area with some cardboard boxes and let it get warm. I am in Los Angeles and my shop is not warm it is only 63 today. Good luck, Bob |
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