Color sanding & buffing black paint

[bobs409]

I should mention, this paint job of mine will be a budget job, sprayed in the yard by yours truely. This will probably be job #18 or so for me so I'm getting better on the experience level. With the color sand/buffing plan in effect, a few bugs are no longer a problem. You just have to watch out for a stray shower or those pesky bird droppings!!!

I've never used a clear coat (yet) so I will be just using straight black. Nothing fancy either, plain old off the shelf, pure black Acrylic enamel. This car will live outside and be driven 1-2 times per week. (on nice days)

This car was originally Danube blue which is very dark blue but I've never been a big fan of dark blue so I opted for black. Will go nice with the light blue interior. (plus I've never had a black car or a blue interior before so it will be something new)

Thanks for all the great tips! Still confused about all the buffing pads but will look into them further.

 

[dq409]

The old lacquer was shinny and deep looking, the new clear coats just look glossy

Tommy, I do know exactly what you mean !!! So no need to keep hashing it over.

Threeimps, I still disagree ,it doesn`t matter whether it is factory or a top end custom paint job,,, IMO,,,,black with a clear coat still looks "hazed".

I know several "top end" painters and all the black jobs w/clear come out this way. It is the CLEAR coat that is the culprit not the painter, Again ,,, JMOO
I do like the idea of mixing in the color into the clear idea though,,,

Solid one step paint is my prefered choice,,,,


Bob, I have a friend that paints in a regular garage and sometimes out side and his paint work is awesome!
If you take your time your paint job will turn out great !
One advantage to the clear coat and the new paints is you can cut and buff out all the mistakes and polish it to a great shine and have a nice looking car !!,,dq