deadchane

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    August 9, 2013 at 9:34 pm #43984

    What is done in practice?

    Is the window removed for paint or would something like 3M Trim Masking tape be sufficient? I only need to scuff the area and hit with clear.

    [img]http://www.szcl888.com/upload/2011/08/10/9ayw8j2nppdne1312969029.jpg[/img]

    deadchane
    August 30, 2011 at 2:03 am #32664

    [quote=”Nexson” post=22179]Thanks Joe,

    I am just trying to do things the right away and I am learning. I been getting away from using incorrect fillers on plastic and trying my best to learn what materials work best. I am not too worried about knocking out bumpers as I do one every 3 weeks. This is just a hobby, so if I don’t have time to do it right the first time, I better have time to redo it. Had I made this video and left out some of those steps, I probably would had been knocked for not doing this or doing that :P[/quote]

    Nice work Nexson.

    What type of fillers are you using? I’ve been having a tough time with Evercoat Polyflex Polyester Putty gumming up on me.

    Just out of curiosity, what is the purpose of reattaching the bumper throughout the process?

    deadchane
    August 14, 2011 at 12:27 am #32404

    Picked up some….

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    And some of these

    [img]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ROgN0DKSu10/TkbVoHzJwQI/AAAAAAAALH4/AXY7WgI6Brg/s800/IMG_0567.JPG[/img]

    First coat sprayed medium wet.

    [img]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4HQjxsRuPks/TkbVndh0FnI/AAAAAAAALH0/ppeh2yTQiog/s800/IMG_0569.JPG[/img]

    Chromabase / Basemaker this time, 8 minutes in between coats, 3 coats total for coverage. 2 Coats of SPI Universal clear applied 15 minutes after last BC with 20% reduction.

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    Passenger door with flash:

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    Rear deck lid with flash:

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    Front hood no flash:

    [img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WYzhypgTqAk/TkbWARn7iqI/AAAAAAAALJc/yzeypF53SW8/s800/IMG_0591.JPG[/img]

    I understand it is difficult to judge a color match from pictures, but it would great to get some feedback as to whether this will be close enough to panel paint.

    deadchane
    August 10, 2011 at 5:32 am #32242

    The original post should have been a little more clear regarding the last coat of BC I applied. I’m spraying with a Sata Mini Jet 1.0MM @ 29 PSI. For the last coat I reduced the pressure at the gun to 24 PSI or -5 from what I applied the first two coats with. (I edited the previous post to make this clarification).

    Ben- Going forward I wont spray a drop coat but what is a flop controller? Basemaker / Actviator?

    The tech sheet recommends using ChromaPremier Activator for flexible substrates. Since I will be spraying a bumper, I will pick up a quart at the shop along with the Basemaker.

    Will post updates…

    deadchane
    August 9, 2011 at 9:22 pm #32227

    [quote=”ding” post=21768][quote=”deadchane” post=21767][quote=”ding” post=21762]I’d be careful mixing spi reducer with that chromabase[/quote]

    Not the 2 best sources that I would trust :whistle:

    duponts basemaker is a parafin based reducer(thats why its cloudy looking) similar to Sherwin Williams. It helps with the stability of duponts base. using a uerthane base reducer is taking a chance
    no mater what Barry or the 101 says[/quote]

    Ding, I will take you up on your suggestion and purchase the Basemaker. I don’t like the way that the color matches up to the existing panels on the car. I know its close to impossible to tell from the pic’s but to me it looks like the car is lighter / milkier in tone than what I sprayed out on the strut braces.

    I will spray some test cards w/ Chromabase + Basemaker and see if there is an improvement in the match.

    Various shots from different points on the car with different lighting / flash:

    [img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HpcWnipE84A/TkBnmFfecmI/AAAAAAAALCo/E8BdJVOjSik/s800/IMG_0555.JPG[/img]

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    [img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xGJYMDNK_9A/TkBntvcOHQI/AAAAAAAALDI/t4hLJTHGidY/s800/IMG_0563.JPG[/img]

    The car is from ’98 but it has been resprayed by the previous owner.

    [img]http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/tester00003/P1020094.jpg[/img]

    deadchane
    August 9, 2011 at 8:45 pm #32225

    [quote=”ding” post=21762]I’d be careful mixing spi reducer with that chromabase[/quote]

    I appreciate the input.

    Apparently Dupont rep’s are saying that you can use Urethane Reducer with Chromabase as long as its a non-metallic. If its a metallic you have to add activator.

    Couple of posts for reference:

    [url=http://www.spiuserforum.com/showthread.php?772-Chromabase-basecoats-and-BASEMAKER.]SPI User Forums[/url]

    [url=http://autobody101.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=9930]Autobody101 Forums [/url]

    deadchane
    August 9, 2011 at 5:01 pm #32219

    [quote=”ding” post=21607]lot of epoxy on those. why not just put one coat of epoxy and some high build to level out the imperfections[/quote]

    I agree, it is a lot of Epoxy to use but it has a lot more durability than high build.

    [quote=”mocoke” post=21608]i woulda just dupli-colored dem lol[/quote]

    I am going to be painting a couple of panels on the car that these strut bar mounts are going to be installed on. Part of the reason they are getting Epoxy + BC / CC is for color matching purposes. I’m panel painting a fender + bumper (no blend in) so I need a good match.

    Continuing….

    Back in the booth, Epoxy sanded with 600 Wet before BC

    [img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DG0Li9kKhaE/TjkuzV5AlDI/AAAAAAAAKUI/aF9ltsSr6F8/s800/IMG_0503.JPG[/img]

    Getting the BC ready. ChromaBase mixed 1:1 with SPI Slow Reducer + a touch of SPI Clear Activator.

    [img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sRVhT6VcyMg/TjlG3g-9BtI/AAAAAAAAKTo/IjR2-UQrABQ/s800/2011-08-01%25252018.30.53.jpg[/img]

    After 3 coats of ChromaBase (2 for coverage / 1 dusted on at 24 PSI reduced from 29 PSI at the gun + fan opened up 1/2 turn) and 2 Coats of SPI Universal Clear reduced 20%

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