Spray out ?'s

[Chevynutz]

Leaning towards the Chevy color Sand Dune Metallic Motobase WA661G. Looks solid from a distance but up close and in the sun you can see the fine metallics. #1 will this be a problem panel painting blown apart keeping notes on coats pressures and flash times. #2 Spray out covered well with 2 coats should i spray 3. #3 Shot epoxy last night layed down smooth , wet sanded this morning straight to 600 is there a reason to sand 320 first . #4 Will 1 gallon be enough for 68 Camaro 1-1= 2 gal RTS ? Thanks Greg

 

[dhutton01]

600 should be fine. I would shoot 3 coats for safety. 1 gallon is likely enough.

I can’t answer on the panel painting. If you’re careful it should be fine. On a first gen F body I usually shoot it with the doors installed.

Mandatory backyard hack disclaimer inserted here.

 

['68 Coronet R/T]

#1 No problem if you are consistent in your application. Also, try to keep parts oriented as they will be on the car while painting them.
#2 Motobase covers great but to be on the safe side, I would shoot 3 coats.
#3 Can't answer without knowing if you are talking about a sealer coat or . . .
#4 I find 8 ounces of Ready to Spray paint, per panel, per coat to be a fair and safe estimate. 9 panels x 8 oz = 72 ounces per coat.

Not a pro but I have done a few total restorations in my time.

 

[Chevynutz]

#1 No problem if you are consistent in your application. Also, try to keep parts oriented as they will be on the car while painting them.
#2 Motobase covers great but to be on the safe side, I would shoot 3 coats.
#3 Can't answer without knowing if you are talking about a sealer coat or . . .
#4 I find 8 ounces of Ready to Spray paint, per panel, per coat to be a fair and safe estimate. 9 panels x 8 oz = 72 ounces per coat.

Not a pro but I have done a few total restorations in my time.

#3 is sanding fresh unreduced epoxy with 600 then straight to base. I think @Lizer use to do this before he started using reduced epoxy sealer but starting with a lower grit.

 

['68 Coronet R/T]

Normally I shoot two coats of epoxy on to the bare metal. Let that cure about 24 hours and then block sand with something like 150 grit and a long block to check for problem areas. The black epoxy dulls where it's being sanded and stays shiny in the low spots. This helps get the panels nice and straight. From there I usually shoot regular 2k build primer, guide coat and block sand with 320 followed by 600. Though lately I have been considering finishing with 800 for metallics.

I would think the procedure would be the same if I was using just Epoxy Primer on the car.

 

[Chris_Hamilton]

If you panel paint a metallic you have to do what's needed to make sure the parts are in the same orientation as they are on the car. If you don't you have flop issues which will show. It will appear as lighter/darker. The color you showed will be very flop sensitive. If you are unsure of your ability to do that you are better off painting it together.