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Zimmers 06 LLY
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You are certainly motivated. Looking good, good luck!
Summer months I move to inside projects. But it gets really hot here. 110-115*F here this week. And a local independent weather station (real calibrated used by news etc, but not official PHX) typically shows us ~2* above official. It's a bit warm...
Summer months I move to inside projects. But it gets really hot here. 110-115*F here this week. And a local independent weather station (real calibrated used by news etc, but not official PHX) typically shows us ~2* above official. It's a bit warm...
I should have reduced a bit more for heat, it went on dry, means more sanding...yeah!
I should also move inside my booth where I have a/c but don't want to clean up the mess again...so Ill suffer through another round outside (in the shade).
I should also move inside my booth where I have a/c but don't want to clean up the mess again...so Ill suffer through another round outside (in the shade).
red EOD
1/2 ton status
Yea hot is hot. I remember in Taji Iraq the thermostats were reading 140-145 for a bit over a week and people argue "Oh the highest temp has never been that high".
Will admit though, that was the most peaceful nearly 2 weeks I was there haha. Nobody did shit because everybody felt "damn it's too hot to do anything"
Yeah usually it's more in the 135-140
Well that sucks, but it’s black and shiny!
Not even sure why the rough texture...perhaps the heat. I used reducers/activators good for 85-90*, and it was 90 by the time I was done.
Tried everything from 25# to 40# and a lot of adjustments on the fluid flow.
Spray pattern looked real good and coverage was 50%, so I guess I’ll try to wet sand and see what that does.
Not even sure why the rough texture...perhaps the heat. I used reducers/activators good for 85-90*, and it was 90 by the time I was done.
Tried everything from 25# to 40# and a lot of adjustments on the fluid flow.
Spray pattern looked real good and coverage was 50%, so I guess I’ll try to wet sand and see what that does.
Spent all day trying to rectify my mistakes....1000 Wet sanding and blocking then touch up where I sanded through, then on to clear.
I made alot of gun and air pressure adjustments trying to get better atomization and spray pattern was much better. Temps were only 72* this time while shooting (just finished tonight at midnight). Still not totally happy with the finish, I may try to wetsand and polish for a better finish.
But first I think I’ll take the cap off my 99 and paint it to put on this truck.
I made alot of gun and air pressure adjustments trying to get better atomization and spray pattern was much better. Temps were only 72* this time while shooting (just finished tonight at midnight). Still not totally happy with the finish, I may try to wetsand and polish for a better finish.
But first I think I’ll take the cap off my 99 and paint it to put on this truck.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
Orange peel cause by definition:
premature evaporation of thinner, incorrect spray gun setup (ie. low air pressure or incorrect nozzle), spraying at an angle other than perpendicularly, or applying excessive paint.
Wet Sanding typically takes care of it.
I like 3m buffing compounds for buffing.
premature evaporation of thinner, incorrect spray gun setup (ie. low air pressure or incorrect nozzle), spraying at an angle other than perpendicularly, or applying excessive paint.
Wet Sanding typically takes care of it.
I like 3m buffing compounds for buffing.
Right on, after playing more with pressure, that helped alot. Far from ideal, but much better than the first time around. I used a 60-70% overlap and tried to keep the edge wet. Mentally made an effort to spray from 5-6” and with a flat fan pattern.
Its actually close to the factory look as far as texture, and color match is good. I may or may not cut and buff in the future, I would be concerned about burning through doing that as well.
At any rate its back on the truck and I’m moving on to the cap now.
Local paint supply cant get base material in Nason for BC so Im doing single stage. Another learning curve, I may end up using my old Devilbiss siphon feed gun?
Its actually close to the factory look as far as texture, and color match is good. I may or may not cut and buff in the future, I would be concerned about burning through doing that as well.
At any rate its back on the truck and I’m moving on to the cap now.
Local paint supply cant get base material in Nason for BC so Im doing single stage. Another learning curve, I may end up using my old Devilbiss siphon feed gun?
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beags86
Eastbound and Down
That looks great Dave!
If you do cut and buff, you just need to feather the edges for the body lines. Easier said then done.
But when I've done it I don't wet sand as aggressively leading up to those areas. This gives you more leeway with the buffer.
If you do cut and buff, you just need to feather the edges for the body lines. Easier said then done.
But when I've done it I don't wet sand as aggressively leading up to those areas. This gives you more leeway with the buffer.
Looks really good Dave! 
its been so long since Ive polished anything out. Id really like to do my bike, it turned out pretty good, but the clarity of cut and buff would make it great, with the Kandy Tangerine color. So easy to burn through an edge, I need a mini polisher!
Its a good 20 footer Dean!Looks really good Dave!
I don’t think you’re giving yourself enough credit!
Looks great!
My '03 hood looks just like yours. I found one at work that is perfect and the same paint color, so I guess I get to take the easy way out lol.
My '03 hood looks just like yours. I found one at work that is perfect and the same paint color, so I guess I get to take the easy way out lol.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
Isn't that what you always do?!?
Truth lol
