Barney,
One of the things I was trying to verify was how long to wait before
sanding, which you did. It still seemed pretty soft last night about 9
(finished gunning at 12 noon). I did talk to a local body guy and he hasn't
done much with enamel for about 8 years.
I was planning to use 1200 grit sandpaper followed with machine polishing
compound. After that, machine glazing compound. Sound about right? Really
appreciate the advice, it's great having all the experience out there to
draw from. Any idea if you can do spot paint repairs if you rub through?
Or shoot the whole panel/car again?
Chris
'69B
-----Original Message-----
From: Barney Gaylord
To: Susan and John Roper; Barnhart, Christopher
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
Sent: 10/28/98 6:40 AM
Subject: Re: Painting Report - 69B
At 11:49 AM 10/28/98 -0600, Susan and John Roper wrote:
>Yeah Chris, would suggest that you let it cure longer than a few days
before
>sanding, buffing. John
after Barnhart, Christopher wrote:
>> .... I went with Acrylic Enamel + hardener. .... Hopefully, I'll be
color sanding and buffing this weekend. Can anyone offer some "tried and
true" advice on the sanding/compounding/buffing process?
I recently painted my MGA with acrylic enemel + hardener. I'm very
happy
with the results, as well as the setting time. With the hardener it
sets
up so fast that (they tell me) you can wet sand and buff in as little as
12
hours after spraying. The last part I did, I got back to and wet sanded
and buffed it after 24 hours, no problem, works great, never lacquer
again.
Barney Gaylord
1958 MGA with an attitude
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