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Advise for paint spraying

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Topple:
NO problem not getting back earlier, can't do much until saturday.

Thanks for the advise its really appreciated.

This is what I've done so far.

Original colour was white, so flatted that down and touched up dents etc. primed bare metal with etch primer followed by grey primer.

Then did 2 coats bonatti grey with approx 50/50 mix,

Then 2 coats about 30/70 bonatti grey/thinners.

I was going to flat down again and do another coat 30/70.

But from what you are saying I should do 2 more coats one 50/50 followed by one 30/70 mix. ?

The lacquer doesn't look thick enough to thin down it's already the consistency of water.

Panels have been wiped down between every coat and tac clothed.

Hopefully it will be with it when I've finished - never done any spraying before so fingers crossed.

DPG:
yes the 50 50 mix is to put a bit of depth to it and cover the fine scratches from the wet flating and the 30 70 mix just help to get consistent finish and enhance the metallic finish, if the lacquer seems thin  enough go with that, just take your time and you will be alright  Its a great looking colour did a bottom half of a white  disco in it and the mach 5s and did the bonnet to but without the lacquer to stop the glare reflecting of the bonnet looked really nice :)

Topple:
Great, thanks for the advise.

I'll prepare on sat and spray on sunday so I have a full day and take my time.

I'll let you know how I get on next week, if it looks good I'll post a pic.

BTW am I right in thinking your joining us with muky-kid at the end of April in Wales.

P

DPG:
No can do this time :evil: other commitment but will get together another time hopefully before you go to the emerald isle :wink:

gords:

--- Quote from: "pdutton" ---I'll let you know how I get on next week, if it looks good I'll post a pic.
--- End quote ---

We're gonna see it soon enough anyway Paul :wink:

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