Naylor2006 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Do what Bongo does, his paintwork is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Yes Mike it does seem harsh taking grit to paintwork but you have to grit (no pun) your teeth as its worth it, as you can see by the results I got.Light sanding with lots of water is the trick, your flatting remember, not rubbing down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-evans Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 mike them masks look in great condition,you had a bargain mate,mine are shite and cracked in places,got ripped off. mine are gloss black no lacquer after paint. http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/29704.jpg after a flat and polish http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/29705.jpg http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/29706.jpg Yeh they are in very good condition mate, no cracks or chips at all, no rust on any on the lights either. Was a bit worried first of all as Ive never used Gumtree and was thinking I may have been ripped of lol.... Good work with your paint Do what Bongo does, his paintwork is amazing. +1 Yes Mike it does seem harsh taking grit to paintwork but you have to grit (no pun) your teeth as its worth it, as you can see by the results I got.Light sanding with lots of water is the trick, your flatting remember, not rubbing down. Yep, its what Im gonna have to do... So just to confirm (again), once Ive flatted with 1200 paper, do I just need to polish up with t-cut? or do I need anything else, as I will need to buy stuff and want to make sure its right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 mike the fine grade paper you use ie going to 1500 then 2000 the easier it is to polish. when i wetsanded my mates golf with 1200 i found it quite hard to get out with the mop,but then again vag paint is hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-evans Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Just bought more red paint and some rubbing compound... Lights have had 4 coats of red..I trialled getting a finish on the rear morette cases... Flatted with wet 1500, rubbing compound,T-cutand got a very good smooth and shiney finish, will do the front cases on Monday when I have time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I would miss the T-cut stage and opt for polishing before then waxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee grout Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) I've never had problems using laquer in cans before! It adds extra protection which is the idea. I dont get how it looks duller With a product designed to make it shinier! LOL It does look better without it but like sleeman said, it may be a crap laquer. Also would prob get a lot better finish with a machine polish instead of elbow grease. Edited August 26, 2012 by lee grout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottg17 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Some of mine, all from cans, key to a good finish is ALL in the prep http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x179/scottg17/11082009268.jpghttp://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x179/scottg17/03052010178.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 i can only assume the temperature has made them go cloudy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb0127 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Problem could be t-cut as it contains a lot of ammonia, which can completely kill the shine/depth of gloss to 1k clear. You would be better off finishing them of with finer paper as possible, then use something like 3m finesse it, as this is no where near as harsh as t-cut, also t-cut is old school there are a lot better products out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Problem could be t-cut as it contains a lot of ammonia, which can completely kill the shine/depth of gloss to 1k clear. You would be better off finishing them of with finer paper as possible, then use something like 3m finesse it, as this is no where near as harsh as t-cut, also t-cut is old school there are a lot better products out there. Bit like what I said but you gave it more substance lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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