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| 914 RZ-1 |
 Jul 11 2018, 09:55 PM
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Porsche Padawan  Group: Members Posts: 682 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California  |
So I painted my car. Got some orange peel, thought I'd see if anyone had ideas for getting rid of/minimizing it.
After painting:  After sanding with 1000 grit. The lighter areas are where I sanded, the darker areas are the lower points of the orange peel:  Option 1: I'm thinking I need to go to 800 grit, then 1000, 1500, 2000, then polish. Before I do I thought I'd see if anyone else thinks this is a good idea based on what they may have done. Option 2: I can re-paint it. I'm thinking I will sand with 400 grit to rough up the surface and then re-spray. Option 3: I can polish it more, but the orange peel is still noticeable on the smaller pieces I've tried. I used a Torq X polisher, white pad, Chemical Guys V32 polish. I thought it might get smoother as I polished it with finer and finer pads/compounds, but I don't want to burn thru the paint. I put 3 coats of paint on. |
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914 RZ-1 my adventures in painting the car thread Jul 11 2018, 09:55 PM
porschetub Oh dear,let it dry and start again,your paint is t... Jul 11 2018, 11:30 PM Front yard mechanic Option 2 my vote Jul 12 2018, 07:30 AM Cairo94507 That's a bit of orange peel for sure. I would... Jul 12 2018, 07:38 AM burton73 You are going to need to go through the grits by s... Jul 12 2018, 10:24 AM Andyrew Single stage? What paint are you using?
Go 30% m... Jul 12 2018, 11:05 AM Andyrew What temp reducer are you using? and how hot was i... Jul 12 2018, 11:06 AM mb911 I would wet sand again.. Then see what you have le... Jul 12 2018, 11:08 AM jmitro definitely need to wet sand with finer and finer g... Jul 12 2018, 11:33 AM 914 RZ-1 Thanks to all. I appreciate you input.
I'm usi... Jul 12 2018, 06:53 PM
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It was in the 80's when I painted. I probably... Jul 16 2018, 11:08 AM Olympic 914 many years ago I clipped the front end of my teene... Jul 12 2018, 07:20 PM 914 RZ-1 Here is the result after wet-sanding with 800-1000... Jul 13 2018, 12:32 PM mb911
Here is the result after wet-sanding with 800-100... Jul 13 2018, 03:20 PM mepstein
Here is the result after wet-sanding with 800-10... Jul 13 2018, 03:30 PM ValcoOscar Yeah Jeff...I kinda think you need more paint also... Jul 13 2018, 03:31 PM ConeDodger Option 4: peel it and eat it. :rotfl: Jul 13 2018, 06:45 PM Andyrew Hand sand only. No DA sanding for color sanding. Jul 13 2018, 07:55 PM 914GT Also, use a guide coat to show missed sanding scra... Jul 13 2018, 08:46 PM 914 RZ-1 Here's the latest. I sanded with 400, cleaned ... Jul 16 2018, 10:23 AM Andyrew Flash time starts from when the paint first leaves... Jul 16 2018, 12:19 PM 914 RZ-1 I just to-read this and noticed that some people t... Jul 16 2018, 02:44 PM Dougster As far as the paint mix, only do what the tech she... Jul 16 2018, 04:00 PM Andyrew I think I spray at 20-25psi. With the nozzle a str... Jul 16 2018, 04:00 PM burton73
I think I spray at 20-25psi. With the nozzle a st... Jul 16 2018, 08:21 PM 914 RZ-1 Here's the latest:
Still a bit of orange peel... Jul 16 2018, 10:11 PM 914 RZ-1 One other thing: how long are the face mask filter... Jul 16 2018, 10:34 PM Andyrew Primer about 20 sessions. Not much VOC in the air.... Jul 16 2018, 11:02 PM porschetub Brave move going to that system for DIY newbie,cur... Jul 17 2018, 12:58 AM 914 RZ-1 So my a-hole neighbor called the HOA, the city and... Jul 25 2018, 06:33 PM bbrock That right there is why I live in the boonies, but... Jul 25 2018, 06:53 PM 914 RZ-1 So, I'm still getting some orange peel. I thou... Jul 31 2018, 04:17 PM burton73 How long are you letting it sit before you color s... Jul 31 2018, 04:29 PM Andyrew 1. Yes.
2. Pinholes are typically from something... Jul 31 2018, 04:30 PM burton73 After you color sand, wipe it clean and look at it... Jul 31 2018, 04:33 PM ValcoOscar Jeff-
Keep in mind, our current HOT weather patte... Jul 31 2018, 04:41 PM Perry Kiehl If you have a contaminant on the surface no amount... Jul 31 2018, 05:09 PM worn
If you have a contaminant on the surface no amoun... Jul 31 2018, 05:23 PM 914 RZ-1 Thanks all. Here are my responses:
I'm lettin... Jul 31 2018, 05:14 PM 914GT Don’t overlook the quality of your compressed ai... Jul 31 2018, 05:39 PM 914 RZ-1
Don’t overlook the quality of your compressed a... Jul 31 2018, 06:03 PM Andyrew
[quote name='914GT' post='2634214' date='Jul 31 2... Aug 1 2018, 11:09 AM 914 RZ-1
[quote name='914GT' post='2634214' date='Jul 31 ... Aug 1 2018, 12:54 PM mb911 Prepsol should be allowed to dry /evaporate before... Jul 31 2018, 05:54 PM 914 RZ-1 Here's the latest:
I painted both doors. I pu... Aug 1 2018, 10:06 AM Andyrew What kind of gun with what size tip are you sprayi... Aug 1 2018, 11:04 AM 914 RZ-1
What kind of gun with what size tip are you spray... Aug 1 2018, 12:52 PM Andyrew
What kind of gun with what size tip are you spra... Aug 1 2018, 01:08 PM 914 RZ-1
[quote name='914 RZ-1' post='2634443' date='... Aug 1 2018, 08:30 PM Costa05 I thought I read in one of your posts that you wer... Aug 1 2018, 12:22 PM 914 RZ-1
I thought I read in one of your posts that you we... Aug 1 2018, 12:59 PM Costa05
I thought I read in one of your posts that you w... Aug 1 2018, 02:27 PM aggiezig
Thats great. Check out the Eastwood videos on you... Aug 1 2018, 02:28 PM bbrock
Thats great. Check out the Eastwood videos on yo... Aug 1 2018, 02:42 PM aggiezig You already have a ton of great feedback on this t... Aug 1 2018, 02:25 PM 914 RZ-1
You already have a ton of great feedback on this ... Aug 1 2018, 08:37 PM 914 RZ-1 +3 on Kevin Tetz. I learned most of this from his ... Aug 1 2018, 08:41 PM mepstein
+3 on Kevin Tetz. I learned most of this from his... Aug 2 2018, 07:29 AM Olympic 914
+3 on Kevin Tetz. I learned most of this from his... Aug 2 2018, 09:00 AM mbseto Man this is a clinic. Almost makes me want to try... Aug 1 2018, 10:06 PM 914 RZ-1
Man this is a clinic. Almost makes me want to tr... Aug 2 2018, 06:23 PM Perry Kiehl FWIW, I have separate air hoses for only paint use... Aug 2 2018, 07:18 AM Rav914
Man this is a clinic. Almost makes me want to tr... Aug 2 2018, 09:17 AM 914 RZ-1 I found it! Thanks! :beer2:
https://www... Aug 2 2018, 06:17 PM aggiezig I think that with enough trial/error & practic... Aug 2 2018, 08:39 PM 914 RZ-1 Nice job! Yeah, it's taking me lots of pra... Aug 8 2018, 12:18 PM 914dave I had the same wrapped up in my paint. Tools incl... Aug 4 2018, 07:34 AM 914 RZ-1 So I got the suggested filter:
https://www.harborf... Aug 8 2018, 12:15 PM Andyrew
So I got the suggested filter:
https://www.harbor... Aug 8 2018, 12:42 PM 914 RZ-1 You need to put your regulator after the filter. Y... Aug 8 2018, 05:57 PM 914GT You are setting your pressure at the gun with the ... Aug 8 2018, 07:05 PM 914 RZ-1
You are setting your pressure at the gun with the... Aug 9 2018, 01:54 PM Andyrew Thinking back, I do remember having this issue onc... Aug 9 2018, 02:01 PM 914 RZ-1 I've got similar orange peel on my hoods; were... Aug 9 2018, 05:19 PM Andyrew Note. Spray the body side in one go, Not panel by ... Aug 9 2018, 02:03 PM 914 RZ-1 Yeah, that's what I'm doing. I actually ha... Aug 9 2018, 05:24 PM Andyrew Also noticed this review online.
"We review... Aug 9 2018, 02:05 PM 914 RZ-1 Wish I'd bothered to read the reviews. Maybe I... Aug 9 2018, 05:21 PM 914 RZ-1 I'm STILL getting orange peel.
To review, here... Aug 19 2018, 05:46 PM 914 RZ-1 A picture after wet-sanding with 800 for your view... Aug 19 2018, 05:54 PM Andyrew
A picture after wet-sanding with 800 for your vie... Aug 19 2018, 06:26 PM 914 RZ-1
A picture after wet-sanding with 800 for your vi... Aug 19 2018, 06:32 PM dakotaewing Please show pictures of your compressor, hoses and... Aug 19 2018, 06:01 PM 914 RZ-1
Please show pictures of your compressor, hoses an... Aug 19 2018, 06:31 PM Andyrew Ya, I put 7 coats on mine when I did it. Took 3 fo... Aug 19 2018, 06:55 PM Andyrew And I agree with temp. If your starting to spray a... Aug 19 2018, 07:01 PM dakotaewing Upon initial review, it would appear that part of ... Aug 19 2018, 07:54 PM 914 RZ-1
Upon initial review, it would appear that part of... Aug 19 2018, 08:54 PM Atech
[quote name='dakotaewing' post='2640512' date='Au... Aug 20 2018, 01:40 AM Atech
[i][quote name='dakotaewing' post='2640512' date... Aug 20 2018, 01:52 AM dakotaewing The water trap on the wall will only catch a small... Aug 19 2018, 09:35 PM aggiezig Lots of good tips about air and what not, but base... Aug 20 2018, 08:22 AM 914 RZ-1 I have been told that compressed air can be very h... Aug 26 2018, 02:54 PM mb911
I have been told that compressed air can be very ... Aug 26 2018, 03:17 PM porschetub
[quote name='914 RZ-1' post='2642822' date='... Aug 26 2018, 05:37 PM ConeDodger Get rid of that first length of hose of the compre... Aug 26 2018, 04:03 PM porschetub
Get rid of that first length of hose of the compr... Aug 27 2018, 12:22 AM IronHillRestorations I'll 2nd Ben's opinion. I think you proba... Aug 26 2018, 04:39 PM IronHillRestorations I've had more than one painter tell me that ea... Aug 26 2018, 08:30 PM gereed75 Lots of great info here. Don’t get overwhelmed. ... Aug 27 2018, 07:26 AM  |
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