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mr911er
Joined: 29 Jan 2013 Posts: 31 Location: Redditch
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 8:46 pm Post subject: Satin black |
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Hi everyone, I’m about to respray the targa bar on my old Porsche 911. I have done this before, but the finish is very patchy, with variations in the smoothness of the satin black finish. When I did the job I rubbed down and sprayed with primer, so I’m not sure what I did to get an uneven finish...
Any comments welcome, thanks...I am comsidering gloss.....
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4121 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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painting is 90% preparation; if the surface you are spraying has any defects they will be highlighted when the top coat goes on.
Panels with defects can look great in primer because its matt. gloss paint will show more defects than satin!
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MikeEdwards
Joined: 25 May 2011 Posts: 2488 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 9:38 am Post subject: |
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Did you rub down the primer as well? Was it high-build primer or just standard stuff? What grade of paper are you using to rub down? Is it aerosol satin black, and if so, is it a decent make? |
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mr911er
Joined: 29 Jan 2013 Posts: 31 Location: Redditch
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Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 4:33 pm Post subject: Satin bl |
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Thanks for the replies gents..
Hmm..as far as i know there are no defects in the panel, not obvious anyway...
it was a while ago that I did the job originally, so i cant remember specific details of paint and paper grade. However, I did rub the primer down with a fine grade of paper....not sure about the paint as i say..
What should the answers be? i.e what grade of paper and what paint should I use....?
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MikeEdwards
Joined: 25 May 2011 Posts: 2488 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 9:39 am Post subject: |
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There probably isn't a definitive answer. For example, the need to use high-build primer will depend on the quality of the surface underneath. As I read it, avoid the cheap tins of satin black aerosol, but it's a while since I bought any. And of course, if you're not using aerosol, that doesn't apply.
Rubbing down primer should be 600-800 grit.
I suppose another question would be what do you mean by "uneven finish"? Does the surface smoothness vary, or is the colour patchy, or something else?
(I'm not trying to suggest I necessarily have the answers, just expand on the detail in case someone else sees it and has fixed the same issue). |
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mr911er
Joined: 29 Jan 2013 Posts: 31 Location: Redditch
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Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 12:43 pm Post subject: satin black |
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Sorry, should have said...aerosol rattle can
The paint has an uneven 'shine' - some areas are more glossy than others...
I've tried to insert a suitable pic...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/eEhBfY3XJH7Sbmgw8 |
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MikeEdwards
Joined: 25 May 2011 Posts: 2488 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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That may be nothing more than a poor-quality aerosol. Or, were you able to spray "strokes" across the whole width of the targa bar, or could these be parts where overspray from one bit hit the preceding part that was already drying? |
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Clactonguy
Joined: 20 Mar 2018 Posts: 104 Location: clacton on sea
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Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 9:40 am Post subject: uneven colour /finish |
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with rattle cans we can get mixed results. often its improper paint mix and application resulting in 'patchy' finish . eg part of paint layer is heavier than others .overspray etc . common problems even with a paint gun where inexperience and wrong paint /thinners mix occurs. even dampness or grease? can affect paint outcome. it is a skilled job in reality. hence spot paint repairs use specific paints. methods. infra red heat lights etc to affect blemish free repairs. sadly not cheap for a reason. practice and comparisons with other blemish /finish issues will often result in a solution. good luck. |
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