How long is too long to wait to put a flow coat on

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  • Dennis B.
    March 31, 2009 at 1:30 pm #13691

    How long is to long to put another coat of clear on a complete paint job?

    Intrepid guy doesnt like a particular spot I was hoping he wouldn’t see it any way I was thinking another single coat should fix it but has it been to long to wait?

    Could I hit it with some 1000 grit wet and just spray another coat?
    Or would this get me into trouble down the road.

    Jim Clark
    March 31, 2009 at 3:06 pm #13695

    You can always sand it with 1000 (coarser is better-600) and clear it.

    Think about it, that’s what we do on collision repairs all the time,
    cars that are several years old, I scuff the adjoining panel and clear it after
    partial color blend. That’s clearing over a old clear.

    Matthew Smith
    March 31, 2009 at 6:19 pm #13696

    Scuff and shoot it, like the old timer told you :whistle:

    Dennis B.
    March 31, 2009 at 6:47 pm #13698

    Cool I was thinking it was cool but wasnt sure

    I dont think I have any 600 might have to pick some up we or dry?

    Jim Clark
    March 31, 2009 at 8:45 pm #13702

    I do it both ways, lately with the coarser grits like 600, dry seems easier.
    I wear a glove on my left hand and wipe as I go.
    It really cuts fast and you can see what you’ve missed a little better
    than useing water.
    But for the finer grits, 1000 and above, water works better.
    The fine grits clog to easy without water.

    BondoQueen:
    Who you calling old, you whippersnapper.
    (Keep on and I’ll put some oil in your paint hoses):evil:

    Joe
    March 31, 2009 at 8:55 pm #13704

    I personally wont go any more than 800 grit dry on a da. Mostly I use 1000 grit dry on an interface pad then go over the area again with a gray scuff pad and scuffing paste.. Never had a problem doing that on a blend.. I have also done the same w/ 800 depending on the color..

    Anonymous
    April 1, 2009 at 4:35 am #13708

    800 is my choice on a job like this too

    jackcarlson
    April 1, 2009 at 4:37 am #13709

    i will third that 🙂 🙂

    mike
    April 1, 2009 at 7:14 am #13711

    800 dry 1000 wet or dry 1200 + wet IMO

    but clear we just 800 it

    Matthew Smith
    April 1, 2009 at 7:19 am #13712

    everyone is always scared to use an aggressive grit for a re clear.. Cracks me up.. dont be afraid. Embrace change boys.. Flow coats are not collision oriented so let me an my ole buddy Jim lead you down the dark side 😛 Let the force be your guide

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