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Aug 20, 2001 | 01:05 AM

oft

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From: Burke VA

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Hi all,

I just got my 78 painted this weekend and there are some spots where the paint is not smooth. There's no runs, just orange peel. How can I fix this short of shooting the entire truck again. The color is charcoal grey and I used acrylic enamel.

Jayson

Aug 20, 2001 | 01:14 AM

RubberDuck

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You might try to post your question, on the bodywork thread. I wish I had the answer, but I figure the guys that monitor that thread could better help you.

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Aug 20, 2001 | 01:15 AM

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you need to wet sand the areas....first with 1000 grit and then with 1500 grit and then use a buffer to polish the area....use rubbing compound and then finnesse-it from 3M......
Remember not to wax your truck for at least 3-4 months so the solvents can all get releasted out......

Aug 20, 2001 | 01:18 AM

oft

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From: Burke VA

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I didn't know there was a bodywork thread. I'll post this there. Someone told me that you can't wet sand if you wait to long (ie, when the paint has cured). Any truth in that?

Jayson

Aug 20, 2001 | 10:21 AM

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I think it's just the opposite on drying time. If the paint isn't dry it wont sand well.

1977 Ford F-100
400m/c6/4:11/Gear Vender O.D.
Crane hydralic roller, forged, ported polished,Deamon,Edlebrock, yada, yada, yada
280,000 miles
Stock on the outside
modified/rebuilt everything

Aug 20, 2001 | 05:52 PM

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Aug 20, 2001 | 11:42 PM

normcool

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it's better that you wait until the paint cures first......then any time after that you can wet sand it....just don't sand threw the clear coat....and yes I went to body school.