Sunday, 30 October 2011

More paint

There were two areas on the rear quarter that needed touching up. One which was a small filled area that the previous owner had done but not painted and one which he had painted but with a touch up brush and it didnt look too good, particularly close up.

The plan was to rub down both areas with some 600 grit paper, prime, 600 grit again and then spray. However, when I rubbed down the filled area it was incredibly soft and within a couple of rubs it was all gone, so I had to fill again then sand and then prime with some Upol high build primer.

Both areas were then sprayed and left overnight. I haven't got much paint left now so after these two jobs I will have to purchase another can or two. After 24 hours the areas were wet sanded with 1500 paper to get rid of a few runs and improve the orange peel effect and after some rubbing compound was applied and then some polish it looked pretty good again with nice blend and no dry patches. Well pleased. Just need to wax now but I will save that for another day.




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