Major re-shoot or blend?

[mehal]

Hey guys, been a while since I posted or more specifically asked a question (still an newbie). I did my first paint job a few years back on my 77 Bronco and it came out pretty good with all the help and information I received here. Especially from @Chris_Hamilton and @crashtech.

The problem I have I have is that the metallics in my paint job did not settle the same and in certain conditions/angles you can see the color discrepancy on the doors. I actually shot the doors off the truck, so maybe I had distance/pressure wrong, and I also had to reshoot the driver rear quarter as I had some base coat issues. I didn't realize the issues at first until I pulled out into daylight. At the time, I asked (on here) how to fix it and was told I might have to shoot the whole side (or truck) over. After all my work I wasn't up for it then, but it's starting to bug me when I see it, so I'm looking for some advice. I've read @Chris_Hamilton blending posts, but I am wondering if the experts think I should reshoot the whole truck? Just the sides? Just blend between panels? If I shoot the sides over, what do I do about the hood and tailgate where they lay up next to the newly sprayed panels to ensure I don't repeat my mistakes and see a color/metallic difference?

If you look at the side shots, you can see what I'm talking about. I included the hood/tailgate shots to show the paint match is fine right now. Thanks in advance for any help (especially Chris and Crash).

 

[MJM]

If my eyes where on each side of my head like some animals, I'd say paint the whole vehicle again but, since my eyes look directly forward I can't see both sides at the same time.

At worst case scenario, paint the one side.

 

[Tungsten]

Cool rig,the bigger wheels and not lifted is a neat look.
Cant help yeah on paint but I can understand the frustration.

 

[metalman]

First off, beautiful job. I see the problem is the doors, the rest appears OK.
I hesitate to offer what I think will work for you. I think it depends on what base color you have to work with. Extra from the original work or do you need to get more mixed up? Might be a careful blend needed, full panel to Panel is not a good idea particularly with Metalic.

 

[Chris_Hamilton]

I would hesitate to say blend, simply because if you've never done it before it will be very easy to screw things up and make it worse. It looks pretty darn good right now, if you do decide to proceed I would say prep the whole thing, or just the sides (if that's the problem area) and respray.

How I would do.it is to sand with 800 to prep. Don't go crazy just sand enough to take the gloss off. Then get some sanding paste and a grey scotchbrite and go back over the whole thing.

After masking off and wiping down, how I would recommend you proceed is to not seal it The clear is fresh enough that the solvent from the base will bite in some and it will help with coverage. . Spray directly over your existing surface. I would mix my base and activate it then spray two light medium coats. Be sure to use SPI 885 for reducer. After spraying two coats, step back see how things look. Depending on how things look it wouldn't be a bad idea to spray your third coat by using some SPI Intercoat mixed and activated per the Tech Manual. Then mix the RTS intercoat 1:1 with your RTS basecoat. Spray one light medium to medium coat and see how things look. It should be good at that point. If unsure spray one more coat of the base/intercoat mix. Then proceed to clear.

Main thing to remember with that color base is to never spray wet coats. Medium at most. Use the best slow reducer you can get. (SPI 885). Using slow allows you to spray lighter coats which is easier to do to and easier to control the metallic. Light-medium to at most medium coats, 75% overlap, tack between coats. If you have questions feel free to ask.

 

[dhutton01]

Curious if you painted the doors vertical as they are hung on the vehicle or were they horizontal?

 

[elwood]

What base is used ?