Finish what I have learned
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:14 pm
As you know I like to experiment with finishing. I have gotten some great advice from Eldred Kline and Dennis Fry.
So to upgrade my finish cycle here is my current method.
A : 2 oz thinner per 1/2 gal and 1 to 2 ox depending on RH of Retarder
B use heat lamps to warm finish and guns , and body looking
between 85 to 95F
My basic prep is sand to 180 220 0n the top , I do 180 then wet the top to raise the fuzzies
and sand with 220
C apply 2 coats vinyl sealer at the temp
allow about 30 min per coat to dry , I just touch off with 220 between coats and apply Aqua coat filler. I wipe on with a nitrile glove and scrape even with a credit card let dry about 30 min and apply 2nd coat. Scuff sand with 220 and apply 2 coats of vinyl.
D when I mask off the top I lay on a few pieces of tape to lift as I can measure the finish build off them.
E allow about 1 hr to dry and level sand using wet sanding here I use 400 grit.
F mix and heat finish you can add toner. I am using 3 different guns 2 regular guns 1.3 and 1.4 nozzle
adjust to get a good flow and about a fist size pattern.
Apply 4 coats to get about a .004 to .006 build allow 2 weeks cure
these are up to the lacquer stage
So to upgrade my finish cycle here is my current method.
A : 2 oz thinner per 1/2 gal and 1 to 2 ox depending on RH of Retarder
B use heat lamps to warm finish and guns , and body looking
between 85 to 95F
My basic prep is sand to 180 220 0n the top , I do 180 then wet the top to raise the fuzzies
and sand with 220
C apply 2 coats vinyl sealer at the temp
allow about 30 min per coat to dry , I just touch off with 220 between coats and apply Aqua coat filler. I wipe on with a nitrile glove and scrape even with a credit card let dry about 30 min and apply 2nd coat. Scuff sand with 220 and apply 2 coats of vinyl.
D when I mask off the top I lay on a few pieces of tape to lift as I can measure the finish build off them.
E allow about 1 hr to dry and level sand using wet sanding here I use 400 grit.
F mix and heat finish you can add toner. I am using 3 different guns 2 regular guns 1.3 and 1.4 nozzle
adjust to get a good flow and about a fist size pattern.
Apply 4 coats to get about a .004 to .006 build allow 2 weeks cure
these are up to the lacquer stage