paceo

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alright guys gave my golf VR6 boot its prime first and then its 1st coat of paint, there is a very slight run in the paint which is very small. whats the best way to get rid of it? wait for it to dry and then wet and dry it with some 1500 grit?

must say it looks very good apart from the slight run

also how many layers of paint will i need? spraycans

tejy

iTrader: (1)

1500 or even 2000 grit wet dry paper followed by a buff using a machine. have a look at my resto thread i sprayed my car and had a bit of overspray too

ROB7656

yeah just wet flat it out.

xr_craig

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As above, just wet flat. Be very careful when repainting though, put on dry coats to cover it first as otherwise it may react.

1.9 xr2 on 40's

let it dry for a while if flatting as it'll just tear the top off fook your paper and you will have a skin all over the panel where it peeled
leave it a bit flat it back and try again, do light coats and cans always look wank, get a gun but you may find the rattle can paint doesnt get on with gun paint unless you put a prime over the top to seperate em

paceo

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ill tag rag it it first to get rid of silicones and waxes to stop it from reacting.

xr_craig

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Thats not what will cause the issue. Trust me, if you go too wet it will just wrinkle up around the area you've rubbed through. Obviously if you can get the run out without cutting through it won't be as much of an issue.

ASHCOSSIE

best way iv seen is to apply filler over the the run and just around it, use a flat block and rub down til just gone through filler and should be perfectly flat and not gone through

botters

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the painter who works for me can pull a run off with masking paper!! it has to be seen to be believed and isnt easy believe me ive tried lol

paceo

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right ive given it 3x coats of paint and run out, is that enough paint? want to start the lacquer now if its ok?

vaughant

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That's fine,but you won't get the run out once the laquers on top.I always find by putting the rattle cans in boiling/very hot water the finish is far better,warms the paint up see.
Also as much heat as you can get in the area will really help.
Cutting and polishing will usually get a rattle can job up to a decent level,ive even done them before now as good as a gun job on small plastics etc.

paceo

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i got the run out mate, read above i want to start lacquering!

vaughant

iTrader: (1)

Should be fine mate,keep those cans nice and warm fella!!!