rustoleum orange peel question.
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rustoleum orange peel question.
So I am going to paint my truck with the rustoleum sunrise red gloss. I have been pleased with my other rustoleum adventures so I thought I would give it a shot. I've been reading and see some varying opinions about sanding down the orange peel. Basically my question is should I wet sand it after every coat or just wait till after my final coat dries then wet sand / polish? I know to tack and wipe between coats.
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I've read this thread a few times and it sounds like alot of work, but that's really all that is involved is work and it's cheap. I don't know if it's the right way or overkill in steps, but the final product from pics look great. The only thing I could see with sanding between coats is not to get things "too smooth" before the next coat or the paint will not stick. Of course the below thread is for roll on.
My "rustoleum $50 roll-on paint job"
My "rustoleum $50 roll-on paint job"
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The killer with Rustoleum jobs is long drying times. The more time the paint is open the more chances of getting dirt/debris/bugs on the finish.
Roll-on jobs requires around eight coats until full coverage.. with LOTS of sanding in between every couple of coats.
Patience is a virtue but it is super lo-buck.
Roll-on jobs requires around eight coats until full coverage.. with LOTS of sanding in between every couple of coats.
Patience is a virtue but it is super lo-buck.
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The good thing about roll on jobs though is if it can be done in a garage or even a home made plastic enclosed area, not having to spray helps eliminate dust debris and if the floor is wet down prior, than that would further eliminate dust particles. Doesn't take care of the bug problem though.
What I find odd, is that rustoleum gets a bad rap, but how many times have we used rustoleum primer and paint from rattle cans on different metals and the stuff seems to stay on with no real great prep. Hell, today's actual automotive paint seems to need all this prep work to even stick. It must be all the EPA regulations and paint has become basically water.
What I find odd, is that rustoleum gets a bad rap, but how many times have we used rustoleum primer and paint from rattle cans on different metals and the stuff seems to stay on with no real great prep. Hell, today's actual automotive paint seems to need all this prep work to even stick. It must be all the EPA regulations and paint has become basically water.
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