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Author:  minimark [ Tue Mar 08, 2005 2:09 am ]
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Hi, just sprayed my roof using acrylic, still needs another rub back and some clear to make it shiny. Just wondering if anyone had anytips with using acrylic as I usually use enamel for spraying but have gone the cheaper option so I can get 'Giovani' on the road quicker. I have never clear coated a paint job so any hints would be great.

Cheers
Mark
Author:  J_A_M [ Tue Mar 08, 2005 8:05 am ]
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here is a great link that might help you....

Great Link to help you

:wink:
Author:  low n blown [ Tue Mar 08, 2005 9:33 am ]
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Clear coating does not give you a shine to your paint. In fact clear coating alters the colour sligtly. If you rub throught the clear coat it will stand out. You can get just as good a shine from the base coat with acrylic. Make sure you lay on plenty of paint (I usually do between 9 and 12 coats) rub back with 2000 wet and dry. Maguires has a range of polishes from Heavy cut, to medium cut, to fine cut and finish it with a swirl remover. It can be sealed with their wet look or Medallion polish. Dont be afraid to polish with each level a few times. take your time and you will get a show finish, that is dead flat. G.
Author:  minimark [ Tue Mar 08, 2005 10:14 am ]
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Thanks guys will look into it.

cheers
Mark
Author:  speedfreak [ Tue Mar 08, 2005 1:32 pm ]
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this is how i paint acrylic
Paint the colour fist
rub that back finly
then spray clear
rub that back 1500paper or higher
then buff as sugusted before
Author:  J_A_M [ Tue Mar 08, 2005 2:45 pm ]
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I have NEVER used clear on non metallic base colour.
Author:  MiniK [ Tue Mar 08, 2005 2:59 pm ]
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J_A_M wrote:
I have NEVER used clear on non metallic base colour.


What about on metallic base coat then? 8)
Author:  drmini in aust [ Tue Mar 08, 2005 3:07 pm ]
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MiniK wrote:
J_A_M wrote:
I have NEVER used clear on non metallic base colour.


What about on metallic base coat then? 8)

Yeah you do put clear over that (we're talking acrylic). But, when the sun's UV has burned the crap out of the clear in a few years, you will see why metallic acrylics don't last too well. :cry:
My Fiat 124 Sport (medium blue metallic) looked sooo nice until the paint carked it.. :x
Author:  MiniK [ Tue Mar 08, 2005 3:10 pm ]
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drmini in aust wrote:
MiniK wrote:
J_A_M wrote:
I have NEVER used clear on non metallic base colour.


What about on metallic base coat then? 8)

Yeah you do put clear over that (we're talking acrylic). But, when the sun's UV has burned the crap out of the clear in a few years, you will see why metallic acrylics don't last too well. :cry:
My Fiat 124 Sport (medium blue metallic) looked sooo nice until the paint carked it.. :x


An opportunity for real sleeper mode then eh?
Author:  J_A_M [ Tue Mar 08, 2005 3:16 pm ]
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:lol: go the sleeper!

I think Gareh took that a little too far with his Mini....!
Author:  red078 [ Tue Mar 08, 2005 7:07 pm ]
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G'day, I have also done a bit of spraypainting, and have been told by a friend (an expert for over 35 years, who runs a bodywork), that clear is only needed for metallic paint, Tony :D
Author:  jill200sx [ Tue Mar 08, 2005 9:42 pm ]
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ah well there ya go. I had planned on heaps of red paint followed by copious amounts of clear to ensure I got a nice deep shine.. seems I just need to polish the crap out of the red to achieve the finish I want that will probably last longer than if I clear coated it. :) thanks guys.

Im using acrylic also, got the first paint on yesterday and Im very impressed with its coverage and finish from just the first "teething" coat. I can see 5-10 coats of acrylic, followed by the polishing method outlined above should bring it up beautifully ;)
Author:  gafmo [ Tue Mar 08, 2005 10:25 pm ]
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And He'll look dam Rosey I think 8)
Author:  jill200sx [ Tue Mar 08, 2005 10:37 pm ]
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Im thinking I'll take the rest of the week off and see just how Rosey it can get :)

Nother tip Mark:
Bought myself a tack rag today.. you have to get one, it removes all the dust between coats, better than a normal rag can do. $2.50 from Supercrap
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