Barryk;17292 said:
Are you sure that is an SS??????? I would not have guessed that on that Model.
You can spot in SS, no different then spotting in clear.
You know I don't think it is. I had heard that the older MB's were but I swear I've seen peeling clear coat on some from even 1987 or so.
I was thinking SS simply to save time and because it's white (easier as far as DOI etc).
I'm new to touchup work (at least on cars) but I touch-up guitars pretty regularly. With those I HAVE to clear my touchup work because peel or even the smoothest off the gun finish is not an option.
I'd think trying to make a touchup blend (having to deal with overspray etc) would be easier if I clear it and wetsand and buff at least just a little (not level since the rest of the car isn't a glass level finish). But I don't know too much about this so I figured I'd ask before I start using guitar ideas on cars.
My guess (as a non bodyman) at the easiest route to success would be:
-Sand out the pea-180,220,320
-Scuff to about a 12-18" area (not sure what grit)
-focus on covering the pea with light passes just on the couple inches around itself with primer then a few more inches with color-sand the primer to 320
-clear almost the 12-18" area but don't go outside the scuffing in order to avoid a layer line in the clear
-sand the scuffing at 1000, 1200, 1500, 2000
-buff out my scratches using a medium compound then a fine (I have a gallon of Menzerna medium that's actually pretty glossy on a foam and cuts well on a wool)
Question on primer. If I use a 2k primer, would I need a sealer? If I use epoxy primer (in white most likely), could I skip sealer? Any advantages one way or the other there?
I plan to flip this car but I still want to do a good job.