paint question
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paint question
I painted black and white checker board on my kick panels. I used Rustoleum 2X cover rattle cans. The white came out with some unwanted texture. Can I wet sand or do I have to start over. If I can wet sand that type of paint will the black and white mix? After reading this I am reluctant to hit send. You guys have not shamed me yet even though I have given you many opportunities. Thanks
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You can wet sand it, but rattle can paint tends to cure over a period of a few weeks. I'd cook it good with a hair dryer or heat gun then let it cool before trying to sand. That might get some of the gumminess out of it.
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OK, thanks...Any concern about the two colors contaminating each other during the sanding process? I will definitely hit it with the heat gun.
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Hey Matt,
No shaming going on here - You should see some the
questions I've posted on here over the years. You have to ask questions - it's the only way to learn how to do things you aren't familiar with....
Now if you ask a question about a frame swap followed by
you think you can do it in a weekend - you may get some incoming...
Post a pic of the checkerboard paint job - I'd like to see it.
Ben in Austin
1950 F1
No shaming going on here - You should see some the
questions I've posted on here over the years. You have to ask questions - it's the only way to learn how to do things you aren't familiar with....
Now if you ask a question about a frame swap followed by
you think you can do it in a weekend - you may get some incoming...
Post a pic of the checkerboard paint job - I'd like to see it.
Ben in Austin
1950 F1
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I just rough cut it from some scrap metal to cover the hole. Not a very good picture and probably just as well. As you can tell by my work bench backdrop I am obsessed with the checkerboard. Reminds me of a bygone era that I was not even around for. I should have been though. Really wanted to do the firewall but with the curves I knew I would need therapy..More therapy. That gal in the picture has never complained that the garage smells like gas or that I spend too much money. My grandfather had a gal like that in his garage.
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I will. Is anyone else out there **** retentive and impatient. It really makes it hard to be happy with the end result.
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I can relate to this. I'm very picky but I didn't stick around long enough to get the patience gene. It shows up severely when paint is involved. I have spent countless hours re-doing what impatience screwed up.
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