bubblegoose Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 could you pm me the name and location of the shop, 3k is a cheap job but still no excuse for poor workmanship if they cant do the job properly they shouldn't do the job at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshrew Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thanks for the help on this guys! im taking it in tomorrow, so hopefully i get some sort of result with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craw Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 hi all cleared the car on saturday how long do i leave it befor i buff it and is there any thing i can do with the odd bit of dust in the clear or is that sand back and start again of will the buff move the worst of it ??? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 How much clear did you put down? if you have a layed down a decent amount 'colour sand' it before you buff it, should get any dust as long as its not buried. I'm to lazy to explain but basically you wet sand it with 1000,1500 etc then buff smooth out any peel and imperfections, youtube has a few decent guides I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craw Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 thanks for that i done four coats of clear so ill whatch the videos and give it ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craw Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 so how long after spraying the clear can i buff it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 As long as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Dunno depends on your paint, I'd leave it a week or so, no need to rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 the next day tbh (a few days in winter) buffing hard paint is a pita, 4 coats is alot so you can go nuts with the buffing but avoid unnecessary sanding and would start with 1500 wet for the bad bits then 2000 wet for not so bad bits/over the 1500, then hit it with 3000 if its a dark colour buff it till you are happy with it then then maybe in a week or so a quick buff to bring back the gloss after the solvent has fully released, then jamb a good coat of wax on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craw Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdylan Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Is it possible to make the paint finish look like its been in the hot outback sun and sand for many years but have a nice sealer on it? Like a weathered look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlownCorona Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 weather it and then matt clearcoat it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 matt clear never looks right aged/worn paint, just age it and leave it rust is fixable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrstar Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 should I buy one of these? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/paint/auction-873941257.htm or these http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=871503713 just doing a few home jobs and i would like to add a gravity gun to my arsenal... the current suction gun must be nearly 15yrs old and has served me well but is getting a bit sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Did you post that De Vilbliss kit on purpose, because it is like twice the price of the Iwata. If you are going to drop serious coin ie more than $100, then you might as well step up to a Iwata w-400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANEST-IWATA-W-400-142G-1-4mm-Gravity-Spray-Gun-with-600ml-Cup-w400-NIB-/321711662417?cmd=ViewItem&hash=item4ae7826551&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Yea I'd get neither of those, get the 400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.e.d. Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Jeesus - expensive locally.. http://www.trademe.co.nz/building-renovation/tools/airtools-compressors/spray-guns/auction-871694180.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Worth it though if you care what your finish is like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Yea or just get whatever and put lots of clear on and wetsand like a motherfucker. But yea if you want sweet off the gun action for engine bays etc it pays to get something that has a nice soft spray pattern that lays down nice and flat for us amateurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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