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artemis0007 · 03-31-2002, 06:26 PM

Hi all!

I've been following Beav's case painting guide, but I (think I) have a problem.

After I applied the primer and sanded, I applied the Rust-O-Leum Gloss Black spray paint and let it dry for 24 hours. I then commenced the sanding (600 and 1500 grit wet sand). Well, when it dried the paint looked splotchy (the paint wasn't a slick shiny black anymore, it has light and dark black spots). Sooooo, I thought that I sanded too far and re-sprayed another coat. 24 hours laters I sanded again (1500 grit wet sand with dishwashing soap), but very lightly. Anyways, it still looks kinda of splotchy. But what I find weird is that even though the paint job looks splotchy, I can feel the gloss coat so I'm not so sure if I even sanded down to the primer.

So, is the glossy black paint after sanding supposed to look splotchy or dull after sanding?

Sorry I have no pics, the earthlink camera I have doesn't want to take a picture of the "splotchiness".

THANKS FOR THE HELP!!!!!

03-31-2002, 06:26 PM	#1
artemis0007 Cooling Savant Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Davis, CA USA Posts: 113	Case Painting Help!!!!!!!! Hi all! I've been following Beav's case painting guide, but I (think I) have a problem. After I applied the primer and sanded, I applied the Rust-O-Leum Gloss Black spray paint and let it dry for 24 hours. I then commenced the sanding (600 and 1500 grit wet sand). Well, when it dried the paint looked splotchy (the paint wasn't a slick shiny black anymore, it has light and dark black spots). Sooooo, I thought that I sanded too far and re-sprayed another coat. 24 hours laters I sanded again (1500 grit wet sand with dishwashing soap), but very lightly. Anyways, it still looks kinda of splotchy. But what I find weird is that even though the paint job looks splotchy, I can feel the gloss coat so I'm not so sure if I even sanded down to the primer. So, is the glossy black paint after sanding supposed to look splotchy or dull after sanding? Sorry I have no pics, the earthlink camera I have doesn't want to take a picture of the "splotchiness". THANKS FOR THE HELP!!!!!