 possible wheel painting problem, anybody know if i can do this? |
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 Jun 22, 2004 - 12:47 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Sep 4, '03 From Twin Cities MN Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%)  |
well yesterday I decided I was tired of having pitted alloys... So I decided to do a repainting on my wheels, bought the Dupli-color wheel paint, and the clear coat to go with it. Decided to do 1 wheel to make sure i would want it for all 4... Did everything nice, sanded down the wheel, washed it well, taped it up good, did a few coats of the silver... the problem comes in with the clearcoat. i did 2 VERY thin layers of it, as stated on the can, but now my repainted wheel is very dull, and not shiny. It looks perfect except for this flaw. Now the wheel is set, and im wondering if i could take it off and respray more clear onto the wheel to get the desired shine? Anybody know if this will turn out? the silver color matces so exact to factory that I diddent even need to repaint my center cap... i just dont want to spray more clear on now and end up having it look wrinkled or have it not stick. Anybody know what I can do? ohh also, the finnish is actually quite rough compared to the other wheels. is that normal?
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Jun 22, 2004 - 1:03 AM
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I would say try spraying some more clear coat.
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Jun 22, 2004 - 8:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 12, '04 From hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
the clear coat shouldn't make the wheels rough..
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Jun 22, 2004 - 12:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From San Juan, PR Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Maybe he means that the clear coat didn't stick like a layer...it maybe left dots without clear. That happens when you spray smoogh surfaces and the weather is not right.
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Jun 22, 2004 - 1:00 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 4, '04 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
or you sprayed to far away from the wheels, what happens is that the paint starts to dry before it hits the surface and turn the surface ruff |
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Jun 22, 2004 - 1:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
try 2000 grit wet/dry sand paper. It should shine right up.
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