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After working on my final bodywork for a while I decided that I needed some sealer after all before the basecoat. Even though I used high build primer, there are lots of places that I sanded through it. Some back down to the metal which I plan to touh up with some etch primer I have left. Then I am going to give the whole thing a coat of white sealer (white because it was the best I could find to go under yellow that they had at the paint store). Tedious work this hand sanding. I have the harderst part done though I hope. Got the fenders and hood and cowling done. Left to do is both doors and the rest of the rockers, both rear fenders and trunk lid and the back at the bottom. Can't do too much at one time with one good shoulder and its a bit sore now. Slowly getting there.
 
Kim, where are the pics?

Hey, ice it down or heat it up or whatever works best.
Gotta keep the shoulder in good shape.
 
Yea, but we like pics in work and don't over do.
 
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If you are wondering what the blue pencil marks on the car are for., I just did that to mark where I went back down to bare metal. I will touch these spots up with some etch and an air brush kit that I bought. Tis not pretty now at all, but hopefully this ugly duckling will turn into a swan.
 
You probably do not want to hear this, but it would appear to me that you might need some more high build primer (maybe even some metal tapping and glass) before shooting the sealer.

But... it is hard to tell from photos.
 
Looking good! I don't know what type of paint products you are using, but you can usually get the sealer tinted to match the paint color. Another good trick is to spray a thin coat of black primer over it and then sand it down. The highs and lows will really show up. Once you have it right, then seal it. It's hard work, but good paint jobs are worth the extra effort. Everyone here is pulling for you.
 
How long/hard/type of a sanding block were you using for the bulk of the areas?
 
I'd vote for untinted sealer. If you tint it, then the pigment particles interfere with the adhesion/bonding that the sealer is supposed to provide. However, if the sealer is tinted close to the base color then you get better coverage and rock chips are not as obvious.
 
Its a hard block about 4 inches by 6 inches. I know it don't look it in the pictures but I been wet sanding it for a while and using that light to look for any ripples or whatever. I did all the metal tapping and glass work before the build primer. What I have done so far is slick but I don't know how to take a picture and make it show. The multi colors makes it look like its not right. Thats why I said the pics won't be good.
 
I believe you. It doesn't matter how it looks, but how it feels. The hand is more sensitive than the eye when it comes to body work. Using a long block is smart.
 
I agree that the feel is the ultimate test, but the proximity and number of layer changes is always alarming. It is a little harder to see waves in metallic anyway.
 
Bottom line ... it must please you.

Keep up the good (hard work)
 
Hopefully it will be all white soon in preparation for the yellow. Probably another week of sanding. I still need to find that valve that came out of the paint cup lid on the gun. It could not have left the area where I painted.
 
yep, comming right along for sure, think a final overall shot of primer will be in order though.

Sure look nasty at this point don't they.
 
Kim, keep up the good work! I finished painting a few weeks ago and I feel your pain (with two good shoulders even). I used a 3x17 sanding block and after a minute of sanding a door it would eat through the highest spot on the panel and I knew I'd have more priming to do. Just think, no more sweating after sanding the primer down. Just a little wet sanding to smooth things out(little grunt work), a couple coats of base and clear and you'll be done.

I like to make small, acheivable goals. I couldn't wait for the last coat of clear to go on and for me to walk in the house and peel that painting suit off. Go in and take a shower while you wait for the paint to get dust free. If you look forward to it, it will feel that much better when you get there. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

Mark
 
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