Hey guys. New here. I’ve tried to read a lot before asking something that’s been addressed, but I can’t quite find the answer I need.
Working on a ‘65 Mustang. It’s been in 2 coats of SPI red oxide for about 2 years. Now, I want to do the factory overspray, etc. on the undercarriage. I’ve read the epoxy needs to be sanded with 180, resprayed in red oxide and then the “overspray” needs to be applied in the 7 day window. BUT, I’ve also read that you can see the 180 scratches under the new epoxy after you recoat. As the red oxide will be the final finish on the undercarriage, what are my options? I do my want the 180 scratches to show, but I also don’t want 5 coats of epoxy either. This is an important car to me and I want it to be the best I can make it.
Should I sand with a finer grit?
Shoot the “overspray” without sanding?
I’m including photos of what I’m trying to achieve for reference. The factory primer on my example is black and my car is red oxide, but you get the idea. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Working on a ‘65 Mustang. It’s been in 2 coats of SPI red oxide for about 2 years. Now, I want to do the factory overspray, etc. on the undercarriage. I’ve read the epoxy needs to be sanded with 180, resprayed in red oxide and then the “overspray” needs to be applied in the 7 day window. BUT, I’ve also read that you can see the 180 scratches under the new epoxy after you recoat. As the red oxide will be the final finish on the undercarriage, what are my options? I do my want the 180 scratches to show, but I also don’t want 5 coats of epoxy either. This is an important car to me and I want it to be the best I can make it.
Should I sand with a finer grit?
Shoot the “overspray” without sanding?
I’m including photos of what I’m trying to achieve for reference. The factory primer on my example is black and my car is red oxide, but you get the idea. Your help is greatly appreciated.