Last time is right before you spray your clear coat.So between coats of base and after base but not clear?
Right out of the wrapper. Nothing else.Thanks, Dave. Very useful. Do you put anything on the tack cloth, or just wipe down with it right out of the package?
Do you mean "final" as in the panels are completely prepped and just need to be cleaned before painting?Dave. What is your suggested final prep process? Some of my parts have been in primer a year and got scuffed maybe 30 days ago.
That's not a bad idea Bill.Dave, looking for suggestions on how to paint //reinstall my cobra rear bumper .
My main worry is cracking the paint when I install
It because of all the flexing and bending, and installing the rear support that keeps it flat is a hassle. I’m almost wondering if I should mount it up, mask off the car, take the bumper slightly loose And paint it, but this also feels like trouble.
Just like any other bare metal, it'll need some sort of etch.Dave, can chrome plated valve covers be clear coated?
Sooooo....... Basically-No I can not clear coat chrome valve covers to keep them New,chrome and shiny :-(Just like any other bare metal, it'll need some sort of etch.
I'm not sure about any powder coating procedure though. You might ask or just research a clear powder coating. I'm not sure of their application procedures like I said, so I don't know about its need of an etch to provide adhesion.
Nope, you can get them rechromed though.Sooooo....... Basically-No I can not clear coat chrome valve covers to keep me chrome and shiny :-(
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