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posted on January 31st, 2004 at 05:18 PM
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I have my bug booked in for new pillars and hinge pins, Perfect time to respray the car I think,
Im also going to get some rust cut out.
I have called Around and found some Cheap good brand (PPG) Acrylic, Im going to tarp up my carport and do a proper job, (hopefully)
Just a question with buffing, after I have painted the colour (how many coats?) What wet and dry should I use, and recommended buffing products for
acrylic?.
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posted on February 1st, 2004 at 06:27 PM
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posted on February 3rd, 2004 at 12:02 AM
PPG (Dulux) should be reasonable quality and will be suitable.
The place that supplied the paint should be best able to supply you with the sandpaper (usually 1200) and cutting compound to use on the paint you
purchase from them.
Also purchase or take in the buffpad you wish to use with the product to the paint supplier.
I personally prefer foam pads when buffing, but can buff with a lambswool also. It doesnt matter to me I will buff with a hat if I have to.
Some people find it easier with foam, and usually two pack is done this way.
Some people prefer lambswool.
The foam comes in different density for different buffing. Cut, polish etc.
There is a knack and 1800 rpm is a good speed to use. Our polishers at work are variable speed from about 100rpm to 2500 or whatever. But machines
like that can cost up to $700.
A buff pad on a drill is not ideal as you will not have very good directional control.
