Removing Flaws from Color Coat

geardriven
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Removing Flaws from Color Coat Jul 4, 2018 9:14:48 GMT -7 via mobile

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Post by geardriven on Jul 4, 2018 9:14:48 GMT -7

OK Guys,
I laid down my first rattle can paint application in a poor paint environment. I shot Tamiya Lacquer Italian Red on cleanly washed, non-primed body.
Their were 5 coats of paint applied with 10-15 minute intervals in between each coat. The overall finish came out pretty much glass smooth and very glossy. No runs, sags nor build-ups and a few very small spots with some very light orange peel.
The body has been drying for (4) day and I have a dilemma regarding some paint nibs and unfortunately a small hair (I love my German Shepherd otherwise) in a lower door panel (I think this occurred during the second coat).
Can these flaws be sanded out before clear coating?...
I am a newbie so I need a basic lesson here.
I have purchased a set of sanding pads which I believe go up to into the 2000s...
I You Tubed a bit and I find a lot about sanding after the clear coat, but I feel any flaws would be amplified through the clear.
What do I do with these flaws in the color coat...

Your suggestions, please...!!!!

RetroSpectKustoms
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Removing Flaws from Color Coat Jul 4, 2018 17:00:16 GMT -7

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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jul 4, 2018 17:00:16 GMT -7

Hey, I often find small imperfections in my paint, which I have started to correct in the past few years. I quite often wet sand colour coat before clearing.

First bit of advise I'll give you is get more wet rub sand paper! The 2000 and below will be too harsh for the paint finish. I ended up ordering some off of Ebay, it came from Hong Kong or something.(I'll try to find the link for you). I bought 3000, 5000 and 7000.

When wet rubbing colour coats I ALWAYS use luke warm water, with a drop or two of dish washing detergent in it-this helps the paper to glide across the surface easier and also slows down how quickly the paper clogs up.

When you feel the paper start to drag or you can see it is clogged at all, get a new piece. If you keep using it, it'll result in deeper scratches.

If I think of more, I'll let you know. I'll also paste that link here too.

Don't use much more than the weight of your fingers to sand, too much pressure will burn through the edges.

Bruce

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Removing Flaws from Color Coat Jul 4, 2018 17:02:41 GMT -7

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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jul 4, 2018 17:02:41 GMT -7

www.ebay.com.au/itm/Wet-Dry-Emery-Sandpaper-Sheets-Mixed-Grit-80-7000-Sand-Paper-Sanding-Finishing/171743261194?hash=item27fcb2320a%3Am%3Am1O0MLQRT0Aa-h3zyUKBOTQ&var=470698282041

www.ebay.com.au/itm/Grit-3000-5000-7000-Wet-and-Dry-Sandpaper-Polishing-Abrasive-Paper-Sheets/352298976032?hash=item5206a7c320%3Am%3AmxiRdTR8Xs6-ibGPmoKeVNQ&var=621693733239

Here is a couple you could try.. Good luck.

Bruce

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