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

[V_Eight]

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]

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

[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.



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[jking]

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

[V_Eight]

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

I decided against it after seeing this paint color:

[V_Eight]

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.

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]

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

[V_Eight]

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]

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

[Flashtime]

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]

I decided against it after seeing this paint color:

Ah...the ol` burnt orange...

[V_Eight]

Ah...the ol` burnt orange...

It`s BASF Carizzma Orange Pearl over White Base. :2thumbs:



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.

[Flashtime]

OTG,



A clear bra is a good idea!



Here`s a flow coat example. 3 coats of SPI Universal, sand 600, then 3 coats of

SPI MS clear. Clearing over sanded clear - with a good flow clear - produces

very nice results. And you either greatly reduce or completely eliminate

a phenomenon called "urethane wave." Important know regarding hig solids

clear... Also, basecoat/pearl coat are the weakest link in the entire job, so

it`s a good idea to "activate" them by adding a bit of clear hardner.



The "speed shape" was just a test. The rear fender is gun finished as it sits

here getting ready to be sanded down and taped up for the flame layout.







Flow coated, sanded and polished:





More pics of project: Bike 2 pictures by zsolo - Photobucket



Good luck!

[V_Eight]

^ That looks pretty amazing! Thanks for posting that!

[PresdntialDtail]

OTG,



A clear bra is a good idea!



Here`s a flow coat example. 3 coats of SPI Universal, sand 600, then 3 coats of

SPI MS clear. Clearing over sanded clear - with a good flow clear - produces

very nice results. And you either greatly reduce or completely eliminate

a phenomenon called "urethane wave." Important know regarding hig solids

clear... Also, basecoat/pearl coat are the weakest link in the entire job, so

it`s a good idea to "activate" them by adding a bit of clear hardner.



The "speed shape" was just a test. The rear fender is gun finished as it sits

here getting ready to be sanded down and taped up for the flame layout.







Flow coated, sanded and polished:





More pics of project: Bike 2 pictures by zsolo - Photobucket



Good luck!

I dont mean this to step on your toes or even in a bad way, just out of curiosity, but are those swirls in the paint where its reflecting the sunlight? Ive always had a fascination with custom paint jobs, just rarely get to work with a nice one.