Re: Rachels 72 CL100 BLING Glamour shotsss
Now that I have a bit of experience using 2K. Heres what I did AND should have finished with.
Also, the 2K is only good for 48 hours after activated. So, plan on atleast 3 cans for this.
Clean parts w lacquer thinner.
give an even coat of primer. Let dry completely. Inspect primered part w a bright light for dings.
Apply and sand down filler, spray w Primer, inspect, repeat, spot glaze, primer til primer coat dries smooth and even over the whole part. (if you can see filler through dry primer coat it will show up in finish.
Keep priming & sanding until its perfect and evenly textured under light. Sand perfectly smooth w 400-800 grit, (this is how you get 95% of the mirror smooth finish) Blow off with compressor, wipe clean w damp water rag. Give her plenty of time for dampness to dry.
Blow clean w compressor. NOT even a speck of dust or lint.
Shake cans of color and 2K clear. Set them in a warm spot. (Warm cans spray smoother)
1 can of 2K was not enough to do all the parts on my 100 for this recipe, I shouldve had 2 cans ready for first round of clear coats.
Just before spraying color ACTIVATE 2K cans and shake again.
Shake and Spray color, 1 light coat, let it sit 7-10 minutes, shake can, 2nd light coat 7-10 minutes, shake can, 1 medium coat, 7-10 minutes.
Shake Pre-ACTIVATED 2K, 1 light coat, 7-10 minutes, shake, 1st medium coat, 7-10 minutes, shake, 2nd med coat.
Let it dry according to instructions its quickest to use infrared heat on it. I did not use heat, I just let them hang in the sun for days.
Heres the steps I shouldve done but didnt. I will do next time I use 2K.
I shouldve...
Let 2K dry a week. Wet sanded 2K w 1200-1500, then let it sit a second week.
Sprayed 1 med final coat of 2K over wet sanded 2K.
Had I done that it wouldve been ready for the cover of Hotrod magazine. 8)