Buffing guys, color sanding?

[Kustom_dude]

I have a 62 cady convert i am close to paitning and i am dreading the cut and buff stage.

My buddys tell me to lay down a few coats of clear then sand it then re spray the last coats of clear. They tell me it will lay down smoth and i shouldnt have to cut so much. 62's have so many edges i would hate to burn it and you are rightr its like 2 football fields long.

My buddy works for Neds he is a PPG slinger

[camaro2nv]

I have to say being the one that didnt paint the car I was trippin a bit. Never even came close to going through! I guess they really put that much clear down.
My plan for my Camaro is to clear the car with four coats and cut it with 600. Ill then clear is again with four coats and cut it with 800 on up. Ive done this with cycle parts before and the clear just flows out so nice!

[speedshftr]

that caddy looks wild/paint looks real nice.elvis would even love that one

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by Kustom_dude

I have a 62 cady convert i am close to paitning and i am dreading the cut and buff stage.

My buddys tell me to lay down a few coats of clear then sand it then re spray the last coats of clear. They tell me it will lay down smoth and i shouldnt have to cut so much. 62's have so many edges i would hate to burn it and you are rightr its like 2 football fields long.

My buddy works for Neds he is a PPG slinger

just make sure there's enough clear after the wet sand in the middle to never go through into the sanded clear. If you break through the top coats into the sanded area it leaves an image, and you'll be re-painting or spotting to fix it.

Jody

[camaro2nv]

Originally Posted by camcojb

just make sure there's enough clear after the wet sand in the middle to never go through into the sanded clear. If you break through the top coats into the sanded area it leaves an image, and you'll be re-painting or spotting to fix it.

Jody

About four years ago I went through on my first paint job. I stacked it up to "oh well it was my first" Took forever to fix. Kandy doesnt act very well when you try and recoat it. All in all it was a good start. I havent gone through again, knock on wood,lol.

Heres my first paint job and buff job.

[tmadden]

Originally Posted by camaro2nv

I was talking clear coat. Theres way more then 8 coats of base and kandy.
Heres a couple pics of the car. The owner is happy so Im happy. Now I just hope he doesnt scratch it when he puts it back together.

Man that paint is sweet. I hate to admit it because I'm not a big green fan, but that is really spectacular.