Originally Posted by Colin_P

Evening Gents,

I'm a keen DIY'er and looking for some answers to a few problems I'm having;

1, No matter how much prep I do, feathering filler it seems to be visible. As if the solvent in the paint is reacting with the filler at the edges. I'm making sure there is enough hardner in the filler and am letting it go off (sometimes spraying next day). Do I need an isolater or a pre-primer of some sort onto the filler first?

2, I've done quite a lot of clear over base (Metallic) work on my cars in the past with very good results in the past when polished up. On celly laquer I've always used Farecla G6 then G3 then sometimes G10 as well with very good results. I'm using some solid gloss black paint, is the high solids compound worth using? I'm lightly colour sanding and G6 / G3'ing / good old fashioned T-cutting and then glazing. Seems to be working very well but could do with cutting down on the time!

3, On the solid paint, I'm twice covering the panel, letting it flash off both times, then going over with a final thinned coat to try and flat out the orange peel with seemingly good results. Is there anything wrong with doing this?

4, I've avoided using two pack paint as I'm worried about the health aspects. What is your advice for a DIY'er wanting to use it? Is my worry justified? I've read some horror stories about how it effects people.

5, Is the non iso-cyanate 2 pack any good?


Any answers most welcomed and any other tips more than welcomed.

P.S. I read and view the projects in the restorations section and an gobsmacked at how good the work is!