Vettra
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I am posting this in the general section as it is in no way custom related. I have had a problem with the clear coating stage of my projects in the past. That being excessive orange peel. I have finally overcome that with my last project. The image shows a side bag from a '99 Honda Valkerie.
The customer dropped the bike and put a crack in the bag. I repaired it and did a full repaint. (bag only- not the lid.)
What I can pass on to painters with less experience than myself is this:
1. If you do get orange peel, don't panic. As long as you have a good amount of clear laid down (3 good coats) you can wet sand and remove all texture.
2. Unless you have a really thick/even clear coat, and have a very fine touch, I wouldn't start with a paper less than 1500 grit. On 2 occasions I started with an 800 grit and soon found myself in the base coat.
3. Don't skimp on the quality of your compound and final glaze. You will be amazed at the difference quality products make in the final.
These are just things I have learned. If you long time pros see an error in anything in this post- please let me know.
The customer dropped the bike and put a crack in the bag. I repaired it and did a full repaint. (bag only- not the lid.)
What I can pass on to painters with less experience than myself is this:
1. If you do get orange peel, don't panic. As long as you have a good amount of clear laid down (3 good coats) you can wet sand and remove all texture.
2. Unless you have a really thick/even clear coat, and have a very fine touch, I wouldn't start with a paper less than 1500 grit. On 2 occasions I started with an 800 grit and soon found myself in the base coat.
3. Don't skimp on the quality of your compound and final glaze. You will be amazed at the difference quality products make in the final.
These are just things I have learned. If you long time pros see an error in anything in this post- please let me know.
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