2 stage paint Options

[914itis]

I sprayed a 2 stage paint for the first time. I primed with a 2 k primer cut with thinner, waited an hour spray the base coat, 3 coats then clear coat.

I am not sure If i miss some spots or if it is a reaction, for some reason, I can see the primer under the paint. It's hard to see but can be seen with enough lighting.

It can be see in a few areas.

What did I do wrong and how do I correct this ?

[scotty b]

that Is orange peel. Wet sand it. If you want to be ballsy, start with 600, then 1000, then 1500. At that point you CAN buff it, but it will take more effort. Idelaly you should go to 2500 or 3000.


If you want to play it safer, start with the 1500.


If you do start with 600, just use that to knock the height down a bit, don't try anf get it perfectly flat with the 600. Wait until the 1500 to get it flattened down

[Andyrew]

that Is orange peel. Wet sand it. If you want to be ballsy, start with 600, then 1000, then 1500. At that point you CAN buff it, but it will take more effort. Idelaly you should go to 2500 or 3000.


If you want to play it safer, start with the 1500.


If you do start with 600, just use that to knock the height down a bit, don't try anf get it perfectly flat with the 600. Wait until the 1500 to get it flattened down

This is what I did for my paint. Granted I had 7 coats on it so I wasnt scared of it going through. Went to 2k and then used 3m rubbing compound.
http://www.autogeek.net/body-shop-compound...CFYN7QgodbQ8A1w
Your local paint store should have it. Get the big bottle (Not the gallon jug). You'll use half of it.

If you dont have a buffer Harbor freight has a cheap one, and they have backing plates cheap as well (Velcro), Get a good stage 2 padand you'll be good to go. I've buffed 4 cars with it. You cant put to much load on it for a long time or youll burn the motor up, but it certainly works good.

http://www.harborfreight.com/7-inch-variab...nder-92623.html
I like it on setting 3.

You could try their foam pads (Yellow is for rubbing compound, black is for final polish)