skatz114 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I'm in the process of painting my sports-m scoop from ray & i'm looking for a few pointers. It's had 4 coats of primer, been rubbed down with 1200 grit wet & dry, & now had 4 coats of base coat. The question is, do I rub down again before applying the lacquer? It's got a bit of an orange peely look at the moment but I'm worried that if I rub down, it'll make the paint a bit dull. Will the lacquer restore the shine? Should I apply the lacquer THEN rub down before the compounding & waxing? sorry if these are newbie questions but I've only ever painted wheels before & tbh, I wasn't too fussed about the finish. This time, I want it to look spot on. Cheers folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaungt4 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) Yes mate with 2000 or higher grit plenty of clean water. Then again after the lacquer. Edited May 5, 2014 by shaungtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatz114 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Perfect mate. I've got 2000 grit paper so that's the way to go. Cheers for the quick answer, I'll get on that now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaungt4 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 When doing the base coat use plenty of water and light rubbing, All you are doing is flattening it back, Same when doing the lacquer before compounding and polishing, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatz114 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Cheers mate, gentle rubbing it is then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I normally used a bit of washing up liquid in the water to help lub up the wet n dry paper , if you rub it down in good light , sand , wipe dry with clean cloth , you will see all the little bits of orange peel , providing you have put enuff paint on , sand it so it's nice and smooth and dull , if you go thru paint , spray again until you can sand it smooth , then lacquer , a good few coats to build up a nice thickness Leave lacquer for a couple of days to dry even if it looks smooth , sand again , same as the base coat , till it's flat and smooth , then start to polish , this should give you a nice really shiney finish I tend to use halfords cutting compound , then megs scratch-x , the megs compound , followed by polish and wax The main prob I have found , and I see it a lot , most people don't use enuff paint , especially if it's from a rattle can , they spray , get a cover of colour and think that's it , my boot spoiler took 4 cans to get it right , one just about covered if , but in places the paint was see thru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleario Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I'd say it would depend on colour, if it's metallic colour like lagoon blue then no I wouldn't flat back the colour, just leave it for 30mins to dry then lacquer straight away. But a straight gloss colour then yes flat it back like about with some 2000 then make sure it's clean and dry with paint prep wipes then lacquer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaungt4 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Even if it's metallic it will need flatting back especially if it has orange peel effect, You could get a real nice shine on the lacquer but still see the effect through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatz114 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Mine's Astral black guys & I've rubbed it back now so no going back! Looks & feels pretty smooth so I'm going with the lacquer tomorrow. I did go through the paint a little on one edge(right where it'll touch the bonnet) so it's been resprayed & rubbed back again. I'm not even sure if it would've been visible when fitted but I'm taking no chances! All good this time Thanks again for the input. Pics will follow when it's done, hopefully Thursday( Scottish weather permitting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophytr5 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I was always taught that "orange peel" was the result of faulty technique. But see "Remedy" below http://pc.dupont.com/dpc/en/US/html/visitor/s/trouble/PDSG_OrangePeel.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatz114 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 OOoft, it's not as bad as in that pic thankfully! First coat of lacquer is now on & looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophytr5 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Glad to hear it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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