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Post by Ben on Jul 16, 2009 10:01:41 GMT
i am considering respraying my mini myself but am unsure on the best way of applying the lacquer coat as every time i have tried before i have been left with quite a bad orange peel effect anyone got any tips?
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Post by allen7 on Jul 19, 2009 21:20:30 GMT
Orange peel is often a result of not enough thinners or holding the spray gun too far away from the car -i.e. paint too thick or it gets a chance to dry a bit and blobs onto the car and does not flow out.
Regards,
Allen
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Post by Red Riley on Jul 24, 2009 19:02:37 GMT
My recommendation is to get a professional paint spraying setup, spray about 20 other cars first to perfect your method, then do your car. Or find a pro who knows what they're doing and guarantees their results. That would be my pick.  |
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Post by SCUM on Jul 24, 2009 19:55:40 GMT
Can you still buy lacquer in the UK? It is difficult to find here. Lacquer is supposed to have some orange peel and dullness to it which you would color sand out after it has cured and then buff to a shine. A much better finish can be had from using two pack paint products but practice is needed for a good end result. These also can be color sanded and buffed for a great shine. Eric
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Post by fjcumberland on Jul 25, 2009 0:14:21 GMT
"My recommendation is to get a professional paint spraying setup, spray about 20 other cars first to perfect your method, then do your car.
Or find a pro who knows what they're doing and guarantees their results. That would be my pick." LOL!!
Seriously, do you have a good painter? I have a shell that needs what should be a pretty straightforward job.
Cheers,
Jim
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Post by Red Riley on Jul 27, 2009 2:39:28 GMT
"My recommendation is to get a professional paint spraying setup, spray about 20 other cars first to perfect your method, then do your car. Or find a pro who knows what they're doing and guarantees their results. That would be my pick." LOL!! Seriously, do you have a good painter? I have a shell that needs what should be a pretty straightforward job. Cheers, Jim \ Jim, The one guy I've used in Charleston has only done a motorcycle for me, but he seems reasonably priced. There's a guy who's done some cars for club members, but I'd have to check on his name & number. There must be someone closer to you though. When I get ready to paint my trailer shell, I hope to use the paint booth at a high school here in town that has a nighttime body shop class. |
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Mini City
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Post by nutter on Aug 13, 2009 19:08:06 GMT
Ben, if you want any bodywork or spraying done on your mini, drop me a pm and I can arrange to give you a quote.
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