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| swood |
 Nov 21 2009, 11:50 PM
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I've got a '75 Palma Green Metallic that is almost ready for new paint. I'm in the process of sanding down and priming. My question is with this metallic paint, is it best to go with a two stage color then clear coat than a single stage? My understanding is that you can't color sand with the metallic fleck in it. But I don't know so that's why I'm askin. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
The attached photos are what I want the car to look like again. Attached image(s)  
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| swood |
Oct 24 2010, 08:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,845 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Strong Beach Member No.: 251 Region Association: None |
As I do more sanding, i'm really loving this cars curves, talk about getting intimate with it. What I'm wondering is what would the average size block be for sanding the tight curves such as the tops of the front fenders? I have an air board for the larger flat panels, but getting the tighter curved areas even is surely an art in and of itself. I have a handful of those small foam sand blocks that i like to wrap a piece of sand paper around. They're about 2 1/2x 4" and 3"x5". I think i can get a nice groove going and sand the curves nicely but not sure. a guide coat would help. Just asking for some advice in advance.
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| rick 918-S |
Oct 24 2010, 09:14 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,223 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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QUOTE(swood @ Oct 24 2010, 09:45 PM)  As I do more sanding, i'm really loving this cars curves, talk about getting intimate with it. What I'm wondering is what would the average size block be for sanding the tight curves such as the tops of the front fenders? I have an air board for the larger flat panels, but getting the tighter curved areas even is surely an art in and of itself. I have a handful of those small foam sand blocks that i like to wrap a piece of sand paper around. They're about 2 1/2x 4" and 3"x5". I think i can get a nice groove going and sand the curves nicely but not sure. a guide coat would help. Just asking for some advice in advance. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) You shouldn't need the air board from the looks of that car. I would suggest you get a 12" or longer foam block. You can even use a foam rubber piece from the fabric supply stores. Something as stiff as memory foam. Take your time an really become one with the car. |
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swood Getting ready to paint, need advice Nov 21 2009, 11:50 PM
scotty b 2 stage. Single stage just isn't worth the eff... Nov 22 2009, 10:08 AM kconway I had mine done recently in two stage metallic (Al... Nov 22 2009, 11:26 AM Mikey914 2 stage all the way, just spend the money for the ... Nov 22 2009, 02:53 PM
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2 stage all the way, just spend the money for the... Nov 22 2009, 03:36 PM r_towle Single stage has the clear coat mixed in with the ... Nov 22 2009, 05:02 PM r_towle Hey Scotty....
What brand of single stage did you... Nov 22 2009, 05:04 PM scotty b
Hey Scotty....
What brand of single stage did yo... Nov 23 2009, 07:26 PM rick 918-S Back in the day when you had a choice of lucite la... Nov 22 2009, 10:16 PM jmill Scotty and Rick are in the know. I can give you o... Nov 23 2009, 09:20 PM Kargeek
I painted my car 20 years ago with single stage ... Nov 25 2009, 03:10 PM swood Nice rainy so cal day...half the fam is gone the o... Oct 23 2010, 01:06 PM swood nice and smoooooth....
http://www.914world.com/bb... Oct 23 2010, 05:37 PM Cheapsnake
nice and smoooooth....
http://www.914world.com/b... Oct 24 2010, 06:51 AM KaptKaos Looking good!
When you going to shoot it? ... Oct 24 2010, 08:03 AM swood Yep, got paint to shoot a guide coat. I'm just... Oct 24 2010, 09:43 AM Cheapsnake
As I do more sanding, i'm really loving this ... Oct 25 2010, 02:31 PM |
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