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Apr 21, 2018 21:30:56 GMT
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I have a small bleb of surface rust on my Astra about the size of a 10p piece, I can repair it easy enough, but I don't want to repaint the entire rear quarter, but don't want to mask the area off and be left with obvious masking lines, how do you guys get the repair to blend in?
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Apr 21, 2018 21:32:39 GMT
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Get a old Haynes manual as they have a step by step instruction with pictures !
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Apr 24, 2018 15:58:46 GMT
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i do it similar to this video can be done with cans i use blend 777 cans for the blend out. even if its a solid colour lacquer it out and blend the lacquer
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Apr 24, 2018 17:29:39 GMT
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I do the "reverse masking" thing... You basically stick the masking paper on over the area you want to spray, fold it over with a gentle wave and tape it. This gives a soft overspray area that's fairly easy to polish out. Worst case use 3000 grit wet paper to flatten down & polish.     I you chose to go this way, practice it first. Too tight a radius on the masking paper may leave a harsh line, too wide and you end up with a lot of overspray = more work. And give it a week to fully cure before you attempt to polish. But depending on where you have to paint, it can be tough to mask this way, so it's not always the best option for a spot repair! |
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Apr 24, 2018 23:24:52 GMT
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Hi, In addition to the masking trick above compound the whole panel first before masking, this avoids the possibility of a dirty paint edge in where you're finish polishing.
Colin
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