'64 1/2 Mustang convertible - Monogram

[C.A. Whitecloud]

I primed, sanded/filled; primed, scribed and sanded. How many coats of primer is recommended? How smooth/shiny should my final primer coat be before starting my top coat? Black or grey primer under gloss burgundy?

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Is 50 degrees F. too cold to use a rattle can outside?

 

[urumomo]

With the can and substrate at room temp , you can spray in that air temp , then return the work to a conditioned space to cure .

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Any last words before top coat? Tips/tricks? I'm really attempting to get my best finish yet. I followed a specific primer procedure. I did not sand the final black coat. It's pretty smooth to the touch. Where I get lost is how to judge when to wet sand/polish, how many coats in between and repeat the process more than once? How do you guys handle the engine bay and underside of hood? Using Rustoleum Burgundy rattle can.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Any last words before top coat? Tips/tricks? I'm really attempting to get my best finish yet. I followed a specific primer procedure. I did not sand the final black coat. It's pretty smooth to the touch. Where I get lost is how to judge when to wet sand/polish, how many coats in between and repeat the process more than once? How do you guys handle the engine bay and underside of hood? Using Rustoleum Burgundy rattle can.

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I have to say I was pleased with myself for scribing of the molded wipers and getting a fairly clean line. First time trying aftermarket parts. Thought I'd start there.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

No advice from the group? OK, I'm just gonna go for it.

 

[urumomo]

All I can say is use multiple , light coats .

The primer looks grainy but it's hard to tell exactly from the photo .

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

All I can say is use multiple , light coats .

The primer looks grainy but it's hard to tell exactly from the photo .

It's smoother than it looks in the photo but I did purposely leave it with a bit of texture. Should I wet sand or something?

 

[urumomo]

Do you have some fine grit sponge sanding sheets ?
I would do some sanding , but that's from what it looks like in the photo .

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

I have 2000 grit sponge. I have Micro-mesh squares but forgot what the different colors are. And what's the deal with wet sanding? How does it differ and when is it appropriate.

 

[urumomo]

It's always appropriate when appropriate . lol
It's more efficient and gives a better finish since the water removes the waste .

2000 is really fine ; be like digging with a spoon -- especially against and alkyd . That's an enamel primer ?
I'd go with 6-800
going by the photo .

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

It's always appropriate when appropriate . lol
It's more efficient and gives a better finish since the water removes the waste .

2000 is really fine ; be like digging with a spoon -- especially against and alkyd . That's an enamel primer ?
I'd go with 6-800
going by the photo .

If I sand and it gets down to the grey layer does that mean my black primer coats are not thick enough?

 

[urumomo]

gray layer ?
how many layers of paint are on this thing ? lol

Don't stand on the sanding sponge .
I was talking about just sanding down that pebble texture .

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

gray layer ?
how many layers of paint are on this thing ? lol

Don't stand on the sanding sponge .
I was talking about just sanding down that pebble texture .

I thought I was being gentle. I started with grey primer and then switched to black because I'm using Burgundy top coat.

 

[urumomo]

I would have stuck with the lighter primer color .

So you're saying you've sanding through the black primer ?

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

pRETTY SM

I thought I was being gentle. I started with grey primer and then switched to black because I'm using Burgundy top coat.

Pretty smooth now. Another round of primer you think?

 

[urumomo]

Nah , start with the burgundy .

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

I would have stuck with the lighter primer color .

So you're saying you've sanding through the black primer ?

I thought dark primer for dark colors. No?

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Nah , start with the burgundy .

One mist coat and another "mist" coat that went on a little wetter than intended. Do I apply more color coats? Do I polish and then more color. When do I know when to stop?

 

[urumomo]

I thought dark primer for dark colors. No?

It depends on the opacity of the topcoat .
You're using rattlecan enamels ( alkyd ) yeah ?
Acrylics provide far more translucence so the appearance of the topcoat can be modulated by the primer coat color .
Alkyds not so much .
If you did a comparison of that burgundy over grey and black primer you wouldn't see a difference .

That's why I said I would have stayed with the grey primer since each additional coat of paint can eliminate fine details .
Avoid excess coatings

One mist coat and another "mist" coat that went on a little wetter than intended. Do I apply more color coats? Do I polish and then more color. When do I know when to stop?
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Looks Good !
Let that cure at least 24 .