• Community Forums
  • Regional Forums and Event Information

Paint Chips

  • Thread starter Thread starter Silvr04GT
  • Start date Start date Oct 17, 2005
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2

ARBOC

Founding Member
Oct 8, 2000
145
0
16
Canada
Oct 27, 2005
#21
  • Oct 27, 2005
  • #21
Oh no. I have plenty of respect for people. I don't take kindly to wise comments. I give what I receive.
 
S

Silvr04GT

Founding Member
Feb 4, 2002
1,131
0
37
San Jose, CA
Oct 28, 2005
#22
  • Oct 28, 2005
  • #22
ARBOC said:
Oh no. I have plenty of respect for people. I don't take kindly to wise comments. I give what I receive.
Click to expand...

Well how else was he supposed to answer the question? To have multiple layers of something you spray it on, let it dry, spray again.
 
W

WOT

Founding Member
Nov 26, 2000
2,817
0
46
Regina, Canada
Oct 28, 2005
#23
  • Oct 28, 2005
  • #23
When you paint you apply a layer. Let it flash, usually for about 15-20 min. depending on the manufacturer. Apply anouther, let it flash, apply anouther, let flash, and so on.

I was planning on color sanding but never got around to it. Even if you aren't going to color sand the finish I would prefer to have one extra coat of clear (so total of 3) to allow for scratches to be lightly sanded and buffed out.

Take a look at custom paint jobs. 30 + coats of clear are not uncommon. Mind you they are applied a few at a time sanded then more applied. So unless you are putting on tons of clear at a time the clear does not become more brittle.
 

ARBOC

Founding Member
Oct 8, 2000
145
0
16
Canada
Oct 28, 2005
#24
  • Oct 28, 2005
  • #24
WOT said:
Take a look at custom paint jobs. 30 + coats of clear are not uncommon. Mind you they are applied a few at a time sanded then more applied. So unless you are putting on tons of clear at a time the clear does not become more brittle.
Click to expand...


This was the answer I was looking for. So many people think that they can just blast layers upon layers of clear coat, when the proper way to do it is usually 4 coats. let it cure, sand it all down again, apply another 4 coats, sand it down once more. another 4 coats then cut and polish it.
 
W

WOT

Founding Member
Nov 26, 2000
2,817
0
46
Regina, Canada
Oct 28, 2005
#25
  • Oct 28, 2005
  • #25
ARBOC said:
Either you don't know what your talking about or your a real amateur. You must be one of these guys that wants a 12 to 16 coats of clear. Listen bud...educate yourself before entering a conversation that you have no clue about.
Click to expand...


So ahhh, I guess the comment about about being an amateur or uneducated was unfounded then huh?

Next time before making broad statements about people you don't know, you should maybe find out who they are first.
 
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Progress Thread The Mach Returns - Update/build thread
  • squeak93
  • Feb 20, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
5
Views
254
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jun 1, 2026
squeak93
0
V6 to V8 Swap info
  • 02_2v_Curtis
  • Jan 11, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
577
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jan 11, 2026
02_2v_Curtis
0
Place to Avoid: Jamison Auto Group in Gulfport, MS
  • D Durden
  • Oct 20, 2025
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • 2 3
Replies
45
Views
2K
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Feb 4, 2026
nickyb
H
New kid on the block
  • HydraX
  • Mar 22, 2025
  • The Welcome Wagon
Replies
17
Views
674
The Welcome Wagon Mar 22, 2025
HydraX
H
J
Progress Thread Family member 1989 GT- Backstory and updates
  • JRC99
  • Apr 19, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
15
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Oct 26, 2025
JRC99
J
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Community Forums
  • Regional Forums and Event Information
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?