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jvshouse · 05-17-2011, 08:52 AM

Hey it was the oil. Thanks. Alright now Im painting my plastics and tank. Can painting. Looks good. Anyways I have a few questions I laid down my color and I am wondering where I go from here. Ive heard to wet sand w 1500 grit then 2000 grit. Use rubbing compound then clear coat it. Now should I do that or should I clear coat first then sand then compound? In the first side fairing there a couple slight runs that I wouldnt mind cleaning up cause I got a little heavy. Plus im looking for a nice shiny finish. Thanks for the help!

Morbo the Destroyer · 05-17-2011, 09:57 AM

If you happen to be using Colorite spray, Motorcycle Paint - ColorRite they say to spray the clear coat while the color coat is still wet, so obviously you can't sand the color coat. 1500 to 2000 before clearcoat is good for the clearcoat, but only after 2-3 days dry time.

There are many types of paint and they all have different application processes. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, or at least check online for the type of paint you're using (Urethane, laquer, enamel, BBQ rattle-can).

Easy Rider 2 · 05-17-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jvshouse

Hey it was the oil. Thanks.

Hey.....what was the oil ???
Oh, that was in another thread.
PLEASE visit that thread and close it out with your fix report.

05-17-2011, 08:52 AM	#1
jvshouse Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 16	painting question Hey it was the oil. Thanks. Alright now Im painting my plastics and tank. Can painting. Looks good. Anyways I have a few questions I laid down my color and I am wondering where I go from here. Ive heard to wet sand w 1500 grit then 2000 grit. Use rubbing compound then clear coat it. Now should I do that or should I clear coat first then sand then compound? In the first side fairing there a couple slight runs that I wouldnt mind cleaning up cause I got a little heavy. Plus im looking for a nice shiny finish. Thanks for the help!

05-17-2011, 09:57 AM	#2
Morbo the Destroyer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,309	If you happen to be using Colorite spray, Motorcycle Paint - ColorRite they say to spray the clear coat while the color coat is still wet, so obviously you can't sand the color coat. 1500 to 2000 before clearcoat is good for the clearcoat, but only after 2-3 days dry time. There are many types of paint and they all have different application processes. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, or at least check online for the type of paint you're using (Urethane, laquer, enamel, BBQ rattle-can). __________________ Fun Facts to Know and Tell! Thomas Jefferson wrote that the 1st Amendment erected a "wall of separation" between the church and the state (James Madison said it "drew a line," but it is Jefferson's term that sticks with us today). The phrase is commonly thought to mean that the government should not establish, support, or otherwise involve itself in any religion. Its.......A FACT! Last edited by Morbo the Destroyer : 05-17-2011 at 09:59 AM.

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