Several more stupid questions from a newbie. This forum has been an invaluable resource for me the past few years. Getting closer to laying down the color in a 2-3 weeks if things go as planned, and am starting to stress over how bad I’ll screw this up…. Will be my first paint job and I don’t have the spraying experience or a proper paint booth. I’ve gotten pretty good at laying down the SPI epoxy but have no idea how the single stage will go down in comparison or how to make the adjustments to the gun (LPH400) or my technique and speed, etc. Still haven’t landed on a paint but have narrowed down to the Concept or Motorcryl. Inquired about Wanda but doesn’t sound like they have a blue that’s similar to the old Ford “Grabber” or “Bahama”. Still open to other suggestions. Life would be so much easier if SPI still made a Blue…
Last year the last work I completed was getting the two part seam sealer applied. I ran out of time and now have to go back over all of it to scuff, sand, and get a uniform contour/transition, etc. Then of course have to hit all the epoxy again with 180 and put down one last coat before the sealer.
* Is there any less expensive way for me to practice and get a feel for spraying the single stage other than using the expensive single stage I choose? Like will a can of SPI SS white or red spray like the Motocryl or Omni? Or does the epoxy at a certain reduction have the same spraying characteristics as the single stage?
* What reduction ratio should I use on the seal coat which will give me the longest window for applying the single stage color? Or, if I am already going to lay down a full-strength coat, can that just be blocked with 320 and I would have 7 days to put the color on top of that?
* Does the cutting and buffing need to be completed soon after the spray or can it be done months later?
That’s the last of my stupid questions for now but I’m sure the responses I get will prompt more. Thanks for the help and input.
Last year the last work I completed was getting the two part seam sealer applied. I ran out of time and now have to go back over all of it to scuff, sand, and get a uniform contour/transition, etc. Then of course have to hit all the epoxy again with 180 and put down one last coat before the sealer.
* Is there any less expensive way for me to practice and get a feel for spraying the single stage other than using the expensive single stage I choose? Like will a can of SPI SS white or red spray like the Motocryl or Omni? Or does the epoxy at a certain reduction have the same spraying characteristics as the single stage?
* What reduction ratio should I use on the seal coat which will give me the longest window for applying the single stage color? Or, if I am already going to lay down a full-strength coat, can that just be blocked with 320 and I would have 7 days to put the color on top of that?
* Does the cutting and buffing need to be completed soon after the spray or can it be done months later?
That’s the last of my stupid questions for now but I’m sure the responses I get will prompt more. Thanks for the help and input.
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