Downsides of extra clear as i'm painting my project?

OTG Signs · 08-02-09, 05:11

There might be a few drawbacks to it that i'm unaware of, but I can't think of anything bad about shooting a few extra coats of clear when I go to paint my project.

I'm going for ability to correct the paint for years to come as well as zero orange peel, both of which will require eating away at the clear, so the use of extra clear comes to mind.

Thoughts?

Setec Astronomy · 08-02-09, 09:18

Wait...you're not going to vinyl wrap it??

Flashtime · 08-02-09, 10:05

What are you working on? What clear do you plan on using?

You can shoot 3 coats, sand it down with 600, let it sit for few days in the sun.
Then (clean/mask) and shoot 3-4 more coats. This is called a "flow coat."
And it's commonly done on show cars, using a good quality clear.

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jking · 08-02-09, 10:14

I see no drawbacks as long as you are keeping the contaminents to a minimum instead of covering them with more clear.

OTG Signs · 08-03-09, 05:19

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Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

Wait...you're not going to vinyl wrap it??

I decided against it after seeing this paint color:

OTG Signs · 08-03-09, 05:20

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Originally Posted by Flashtime

What are you working on? What clear do you plan on using?

You can shoot 3 coats, sand it down with 600, let it sit for few days in the sun.
Then (clean/mask) and shoot 3-4 more coats. This is called a "flow coat."
And it's commonly done on show cars, using a good quality clear.

For materials and technique join here: SPI Users Forum :: Index

Awesome. Thank you!

I would be using duPont Finish Master IIRC. I'm headed to the paint shop now to look at Hot Huez swatches and will clarify what exactly my friend had in mind to sell me.

This will be for my seventh Mustang, this time crazier than ever.

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Originally Posted by jking

I see no drawbacks as long as you are keeping the contaminents to a minimum instead of covering them with more clear.

So doing the "flow coat" as mentioned by flashtime?

David Fermani · 08-03-09, 05:42

No negatives as long as the prep work is good. It's a great idea. Is your shop on point with your suggestion?

OTG Signs · 08-03-09, 06:32

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Originally Posted by David Fermani

No negatives as long as the prep work is good. It's a great idea. Is your shop on point with your suggestion?

I'm spraying it myself. Is that what you're asking about?

The clear is BASF Diemant line.

David Fermani · 08-03-09, 07:25

Nope - Great decision. I'm sure it will come out looking flawless.

Flashtime · 08-03-09, 07:47

There is one drawback i can think of; and that is excessive film build
which be more prone to chipping. Especially if you're using a harder
clear meant for collision work. Not sure of the Diamont clear you have
in mind.

PM this guy (JimC): SPI Users Forum :: View topic - ransom's new bike

He does mostly bikes and flow coats all his work. Very knowledgeable fella.
Or BarryK the owner of SPI as he makes clears for custom/resto and
collision stuff.

Setec Astronomy · 08-03-09, 08:08

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Originally Posted by OTG Signs

I decided against it after seeing this paint color:

Ah...the ol' burnt orange...

OTG Signs · 08-03-09, 09:23

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Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

Ah...the ol' burnt orange...

It's BASF Carizzma Orange Pearl over White Base.

Flashtime: Just like my last semi-show Mustang, the front bumper is the only thing that needed paint maintenance because of chipping, so i'm prepared to do that again with this one anyways. I might have to "clear bra" it seeing as I get the stuff dirt cheap.