paint runs.....how to repair? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69 air cab · 03-13-2005, 07:55 PM

Well I did some painting on the old 69 today and have some paint runs. Do I I just sand it back down in that area or what?

*Randy70C-10* · 03-13-2005, 08:17 PM

Are the runs all over it? Did you use low-temp reducer? If you used medium or high temp reducer that would explain the runs. You should wet sand the runs out with 400 grit and warm soapy water and re-shoot, but reduce this coat just a little more (thinner) this time and use fast-dry reducer (low temp).

cdowns · 03-13-2005, 08:24 PM

it really depends on the type of paint used

Orange70chevy · 03-13-2005, 08:46 PM

If it is a clear coat you can use a razor blade to scrape them out then sand and buff.

HuggerCST · 03-13-2005, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange70chevy

If it is a clear coat you can use a razor blade to scrape them out then sand and buff.

They make small scrapers just for this to "carve" out the run, Bill. Then you will have to buff it, of coarse. If it has a clearcoat, and the runs are in the clear only, then it isn't that hard to fix. Personally, I would sand them out with 1200 or 1500 grit wet paper and a sanding block, then buff it back to a shine, but there are several different ways to do it. If it is a single stage paint, I would recomend resanding/spraying, but then again, I'm no professional.

72K10 · 03-14-2005, 11:28 AM

Best way is to catch them when they are still wet. Use masking tape to lift them off, let tack dry, then spray light again. No run.

69 air cab · 03-17-2005, 07:42 PM

Thanks too all of you for your input. Hugger, I was hoping you would not see that I messed up........ha.........now I will have to tell you the whole story when I see you.

03-13-2005, 07:55 PM	#1
69 air cab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 477	paint runs.....how to repair? Well I did some painting on the old 69 today and have some paint runs. Do I I just sand it back down in that area or what?

03-13-2005, 08:17 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Are the runs all over it? Did you use low-temp reducer? If you used medium or high temp reducer that would explain the runs. You should wet sand the runs out with 400 grit and warm soapy water and re-shoot, but reduce this coat just a little more (thinner) this time and use fast-dry reducer (low temp). Last edited by Randy70C-10; 03-13-2005 at 08:20 PM.

03-13-2005, 08:24 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	it really depends on the type of paint used __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-14-2005, 11:28 AM	#6
72K10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: New York Posts: 288	Best way is to catch them when they are still wet. Use masking tape to lift them off, let tack dry, then spray light again. No run. __________________ RLTW 70C10 72K10 72K10 Cheyenne 72C10 Cheyenne Super

03-13-2005, 08:46 PM	#4
Orange70chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Penelope, Texas Posts: 393	If it is a clear coat you can use a razor blade to scrape them out then sand and buff.

03-17-2005, 07:42 PM	#7
69 air cab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 477	Thanks too all of you for your input. Hugger, I was hoping you would not see that I messed up........ha.........now I will have to tell you the whole story when I see you.



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