Metallic panel reshoot

[Backyard bodyman]

I recently bc/cc the entire left side of my son's Honda accord. From hood to rear quarter. The blending went well, but I burned through in a couple areas when blocking the clear on the driverside door. I reshot the door by only spraying base over the sand through areas, then clearing the entire door. Unfortunately the metallic did not blend . I'm thinking I need to debase entire door and clear. My question is, Will this match the adjacent panels?

 

[Chris_Hamilton]

Read through some of my posts here:

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I've covered what you need to do thoroughly in the past. This post in particular should be helpful. It was addressing a 3 stage refinish, but the same principles apply.

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Read through some of those posts. Should help you. If you have more questions, just ask.

 

[crashtech]

You ninja'ed me, @Chris_Hamilton !

I was thinking that if skill level in blending is not up to snuff, duplicating spray technique for a panel match could be pretty chancy as well. There are many considerations, like if there is enough of the original mix left, if it was stirred properly, if actual full coverage was achieved on the repair, and if the technique, flash time, air pressure, distance, and overlap can be reasonably duplicated.

 

[Backyard bodyman]

You ninja'ed me, @Chris_Hamilton !

I was thinking that if skill level in blending is not up to snuff, duplicating spray technique for a panel match could be pretty chancy as well. There are many considerations, like if there is enough of the original mix left, if it was stirred properly, if actual full coverage was achieved on the repair, and if the technique, flash time, air pressure, distance, and overlap can be reasonably duplicated.

You ninja'ed me, @Chris_Hamilton !

I was thinking that if skill level in blending is not up to snuff, duplicating spray technique for a panel match could be pretty chancy as well. There are many considerations, like if there is enough of the original mix left, if it was stirred properly, if actual full coverage was achieved on the repair, and if the technique, flash time, air pressure, distance, and overlap can be reasonably duplicated.

I have for the most part taken these things into consideration. And can duplicate close. The sand piling is more toward the center of the door , except for a small section on the bottom corner. I guess I was hoping to just lay down a wet bed and fan out and "flick" the blend in. Trying to stay away from the door gaps.

 

[crashtech]

I have for the most part taken these things into consideration. And can duplicate close. The sand piling is more toward the center of the door , except for a small section on the bottom corner. I guess I was hoping to just lay down a wet bed and fan out and "flick" the blend in. Trying to stay away from the door gaps.

Okay, totally doable, although that is still a blend, just a big one. Using transparent base coat as a wet bed is a good idea. Typically I like to stay pretty far away from adjacent panels during blending, and sight unseen, I would be recommending blending the fender and quarter to give lots of room for the blend. I can understand why you would not want to do that, though.

 

[Backyard bodyman]

Okay, totally doable, although that is still a blend, just a big one. Using transparent base coat as a wet bed is a good idea. Typically I like to stay pretty far away from adjacent panels during blending, and sight unseen, I would be recommending blending the fender and quarter to give lots of room for the blend. I can understand why you would not want to do that, though.

Yes, not ideal room, but I'm thinking , up and down slight arch motion. 3 to 4 light coats. Thanks for your help and confidence in my original thought process.