re-shooting base help!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stevenfromtexas · 03-11-2018, 05:10 PM

hey there guys,
I'm re-shooting my base coat. I'm not happy with the tiger stripes and have knocked everything down to at least 800 grit. I had already cleared. The more I wet sanded to get rid of the orange peel, the more I noticed my coverage sucked!!!.......Rookie Painter I most add!!!!

Questions is:

Is 800 too fine for BITE for my re-base? or do I need 600?
It is a metallic blue, 506 Medium Blue Poly

**Jason Banks** · 03-11-2018, 05:14 PM

What paint are you using? The spec sheet should say what grit is recommended.

rockyrivermark · 03-11-2018, 05:40 PM

I'm no a pro painter but have sprayed about 5 trucks now. Each time learned a little more and long way to go to be called a car painter.
Metallics are very difficult and really tough for a newbie. I had a similar problem with tiger strips on a '92 gmc I restored.
Watch YouTube vids on spraying Metallics. Good info out there. Gun set up plays a huge role in success.
The last metallic I shot i did normal 50 percent overlap and then on last coat pulled gun back and did a dusting type coat directly after wet coat
3 coats base
Good luck.
Mark

stevenfromtexas · 03-11-2018, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rockyrivermark

I'm no a pro painter but have sprayed about 5 trucks now. Each time learned a little more and long way to go to be called a car painter.
Metallics are very difficult and really tough for a newbie. I had a similar problem with tiger strips on a '92 gmc I restored.
Watch YouTube vids on spraying Metallics. Good info out there. Gun set up plays a huge role in success.
The last metallic I shot i did normal 50 percent overlap and then on last coat pulled gun back and did a dusting type coat directly after wet coat
3 coats base
Good luck.
Mark

I agree about "difficult to paint" as a rookie
I rushed also....shoould have checked my stuff prior to clearing. F.N.G. hahaha

stevenfromtexas · 03-11-2018, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Banks

What paint are you using? The spec sheet should say what grit is recommended.

Nason...I looked at the tech sheet, nothing mentioned about "recoat" sanding

**HO455** · 03-11-2018, 06:01 PM

You might try reposting this in the paint and body work section.

stevenfromtexas · 03-11-2018, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

You might try reposting this in the paint and body work section.

yes sir.....

Mr. Jim replied... he's the one I was hoping would chime in ; thank you tough for your reply!!!

60_project · 03-11-2018, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by stevenfromtexas

hey there guys,
I'm re-shooting my base coat. I'm not happy with the tiger stripes and have knocked everything down to at least 800 grit. I had already cleared. The more I wet sanded to get rid of the orange peel, the more I noticed my coverage sucked!!!.......Rookie Painter I most add!!!!

Questions is:

Is 800 too fine for BITE for my re-base? or do I need 600?
It is a metallic blue, 506 Medium Blue Poly

If you ask 5 people you will get 5 answers. My opinion... I would reshoot base over fresh clear sanded with 800 without thinking twice. If that clear was a few years old and cured I would probably go to 600.

Doing a drop coat on your final coat of base is probably the easiest way to not repeat your tiger striping.

rockyrivermark · 03-11-2018, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 60_project

If you ask 5 people you will get 5 answers. My opinion... I would reshoot base over fresh clear sanded with 800 without thinking twice. If that clear was a few years old and cured I would probably go to 600.

Doing a drop coat on your final coat of base is probably the easiest way to not repeat your tiger striping.

Drop coat. Yes. That's what it's called. Couldn't remember the name used.

hugger6933 · 03-11-2018, 06:52 PM

32 years exp with body shop here, 800 will be fine. Good luck and happy sanding

**Steeveedee** · 03-11-2018, 07:02 PM

If the stripes are caused by the "metallics" falling out of solution, keep shaking the gun or rent a paint pot that will stir the paint constantly. This used to be true when aluminum was the additive. I had a '64 Malibu SS that was silver, and that ensured that the paint was consistent. I don't know if this is true for newer paint.

stevenfromtexas · 03-11-2018, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

If the stripes are caused by the "metallics" falling out of solution, keep shaking the gun or rent a paint pot that will stir the paint constantly. This used to be true when aluminum was the additive. I had a '64 Malibu SS that was silver, and that ensured that the paint was consistent. I don't know if this is true for newer paint.

Hey there brother,

It was a rookie painter/lack of experience issue actually. thank you for your reply......
i'm going to spray again tomorrow. Hugger and 60_project mentioned 800 being ok....
I'm going to watch my coverage and obviously make sure there is not striping this "second" go-round.

stevenfromtexas · 03-11-2018, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hugger6933

32 years exp with body shop here, 800 will be fine. Good luck and happy sanding

thank you Mr. Jim......

stevenfromtexas · 03-11-2018, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60_project

If you ask 5 people you will get 5 answers. My opinion... I would reshoot base over fresh clear sanded with 800 without thinking twice. If that clear was a few years old and cured I would probably go to 600.

Doing a drop coat on your final coat of base is probably the easiest way to not repeat your tiger striping.

it is fresh. it will be a week old tuesday.

03-11-2018, 05:10 PM	#1
stevenfromtexas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hewitt, Texas Posts: 444	re-shooting base help!! hey there guys, I'm re-shooting my base coat. I'm not happy with the tiger stripes and have knocked everything down to at least 800 grit. I had already cleared. The more I wet sanded to get rid of the orange peel, the more I noticed my coverage sucked!!!.......Rookie Painter I most add!!!! Questions is: Is 800 too fine for BITE for my re-base? or do I need 600? It is a metallic blue, 506 Medium Blue Poly Attached Images __________________ Steven '67 SWB, 250ci, 3OTT.......this is my first build...... I wonder if my grand kids will say, "I would give anything to have my grand dads 2005 Chevrolet Z71"

03-11-2018, 05:14 PM	#2
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,623	Re: re-shooting base help!! What paint are you using? The spec sheet should say what grit is recommended.

03-11-2018, 05:40 PM	#3
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,031	Re: re-shooting base help!! I'm no a pro painter but have sprayed about 5 trucks now. Each time learned a little more and long way to go to be called a car painter. Metallics are very difficult and really tough for a newbie. I had a similar problem with tiger strips on a '92 gmc I restored. Watch YouTube vids on spraying Metallics. Good info out there. Gun set up plays a huge role in success. The last metallic I shot i did normal 50 percent overlap and then on last coat pulled gun back and did a dusting type coat directly after wet coat 3 coats base Good luck. Mark __________________ My build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=764662 My cabinet building site http://www.cbcabinets.com Last edited by rockyrivermark; 03-11-2018 at 06:41 PM.

03-11-2018, 06:01 PM	#6
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: re-shooting base help!! You might try reposting this in the paint and body work section. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

03-11-2018, 06:52 PM	#10
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: re-shooting base help!! 32 years exp with body shop here, 800 will be fine. Good luck and happy sanding

03-11-2018, 07:02 PM	#11
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,676	Re: re-shooting base help!! If the stripes are caused by the "metallics" falling out of solution, keep shaking the gun or rent a paint pot that will stir the paint constantly. This used to be true when aluminum was the additive. I had a '64 Malibu SS that was silver, and that ensured that the paint was consistent. I don't know if this is true for newer paint. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA



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