Paint question about applying just clear coat

[az_240]

I just painted my s14 black the other day but a bunch of bugs got in the clear coat and there are a few runs as well as orange peel.... for the most part I am pissed because it took me months to get the prep work and bondo perfect.

I only did one light coat then one thick coat because the sun was going down and I had to hurry. I am afraid if I try to cut and buff I will go through the clear coat.

There is not enough black paint to redo the entire car... I do have a little over half a quart of clear which should be enough for one good coat. This is not including the bumpers, or door jambs.... they turned out fine.

Now I was wondering if it would be ok to wetsand the bugs and runs smooth with 1500 grit, clean everything and re-shoot a layer of clear?

Or would the scratches show and dull the black paint?

I would just re-paint everything but paint is expensive and I do not have money.

Any suggestions?

[vaughn4]

Now I was wondering if it would be ok to wetsand the bugs and runs smooth with 1500 grit, clean everything and re-shoot a layer of clear?

Or would the scratches show and dull the black paint?

What you need to do is nib out whatever you can as far as bugs. If you have runs then shave them down with a razor blade, wet with 1500 and a paint stick, then 2000. If you have two good coats of clear then the orange peel with sand out. You cannot clear over the clear you already laid.

[az_240]

^are you sure?

First of all I know not to try to shave anything down with a razor blade.... and I just called my local paint supplier and they said sanding the clear coat for abrasion and re-applying the clear coat should not be a problem...

[vaughn4]

^are you sure?

First of all I know not to try to shave anything down with a razor blade.... and I just called my local paint supplier and they said sanding the clear coat for abrasion and re-applying the clear coat should not be a problem...

Yes, i am very sure. I am the manager of a body shop that has been in business for 33 years. I have been in the paint and body business my entire life. I am in no way trying to be cocky, just trying to help you.

[boske]

^are you sure?

First of all I know not to try to shave anything down with a razor blade.... and I just called my local paint supplier and they said sanding the clear coat for abrasion and re-applying the clear coat should not be a problem...


well, your paint supplier isn't full of shit, but you should bake the paint first.

[cc4usmc]

Sucks you put in all the effort to prep and then when it came time to paint you didn't allot yourself enough time to do a worthwhile job.

[shanes14]

sand it with 800 at the lowest grit, if you go below the clearcoat and hit base, just respray the places, not entire car, then re clear the whole car, or mask and clear the places you desire

[silpena]

Yes, i am very sure. I am the manager of a body shop that has been in business for 33 years. I have been in the paint and body business my entire life. I am in no way trying to be cocky, just trying to help you.

are you sure? i know there shouldnt be issue as long as you wait for the clear to fully hardend but i know nibbing and finessing the paint right after is the best for making corrections.

Ive wetsanding cars down with 1000 to level it out and applied clear over it again to achieve a great finish then do a mild buff n cut.

[az_240]

Sucks you put in all the effort to prep and then when it came time to paint you didn't allot yourself enough time to do a worthwhile job.

I've been waiting for about a week now for someone to help me.... I have a big filter 10 feet away from the gun and I need someone to carry it around behind me.

I finally got a friend to help but he wasnt able to show till later because he got called into work which pushed spraying the clear coat right as the sun was going down.... bugs started flying into the garage because of the lights and they went right into the freshly sprayed black car so we basically had to stop spraying.

Yes, i am very sure. I am the manager of a body shop that has been in business for 33 years. I have been in the paint and body business my entire life. I am in no way trying to be cocky, just trying to help you.

I called my local paint supplier and the guy said it would not be a problem. Just gotta sand everything smooth with 1000 grit and respray the clear. I was afraid it would give a cloudy look but he said the old clear will soften slightly from the solvents of the new clear making them bond.

The car is already sanded smooth for the most part... just got to touch it up and respray the clear this weekend hopefully.

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