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« on: March 14, 2006, 08:07:48 pm » |
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I am going to attempt to paint my VF 56 two tone red and white. I have never tried this before. Is there any advice anyone can give me? How should I tape it off? I know I should paint the white first but should I paint the whole machine white first? Thanks in advance.
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firemun
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« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2006, 08:42:24 pm » |
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Josh,
There are 2 ways I go about it:
1. Paint the area that is going to be white and gradually taper the paint off in a light fog several inches past where the “stop” line will be for the color change. Then when you paint the second color (red, I assume) you tape off the white and wet sand up to the tape line.
2. If you know exactly where the line is going to be, you can just tape it off, paint and sand the line down after you done. This method is much better if you are using a stripe decal or similar to break the line…otherwise the first method would be the I would use.
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BryanH
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« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2006, 09:29:56 pm » |
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I used Jeff's option #2 with single stage paint. With base + clearcoat it would be way easier. Make sure you use auto grade tape. It'll minimize runs and won't harm new paint.
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loman4ec
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« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2006, 09:34:48 pm » |
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I have heard that there is striping tape that is vinyl. Has anyone ever used anything like this? I like #2 as well. I know right where I want it to be but wouldnt it be easier to paint the whole machine white and then tape it off and paint the red? The white would lay a nice base layer for the red wouldn't it? I have plenty of paint and this Sherwin Williams paint is cheep enough that I am not too worried about using a bunch. What do you think?
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firemun
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« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2006, 09:38:37 pm » |
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Josh,
Easier is relative I suppose. The more "wrong color" paint you have to paint over...the more you have to wet sand. I go for easy meaning less manual labor.
If you were quick enough you might catch the first coat while it is still tacky enough not to need sanding.
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Eric
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« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2006, 10:29:21 pm » |
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Yeah there's a 3M tape that will leave a pretty crisp line (seen it on OVERHAULED cool show)
Check a NAPA store...
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firemun
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« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2006, 10:59:55 pm » |
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I think the 3m version is called "fine line".
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loman4ec
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« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2006, 11:01:47 pm » |
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I will Think I will follow Jeff's advice and just paint white where it needs to be. I am going to finish the body work tomorrow and spray real primer (what is on there is just spray bomb) and I should have it painted by early next week.
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« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2006, 12:22:34 am » |
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I would stay away from using spray paint primer on the whole machine. You may run into some problems with paint adhesion. Get yourself some poly primer, it goes on thick and blocks out nicely. I would also spray a primer sealer prior to top coat.  '>
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loman4ec
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« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2006, 02:08:16 pm » |
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No the spray paint was just a guide coat and is really thin. It will be completely sanded off. I also just painted the flat surfaces so it is easy to sand. I like to do this to help ensure I have gotten everything while doing the body work. It is easier to see dints and scratches when the machine is all one color instead of several from old paint and body filler. I use spray paint since it is alot cheeper and is able to cover in light coats so it is easy to sand off.
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