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Re: [T3] finish paint job...


Was the melon bit cantaloupe or water?  The smooth water-melon surface
won't need much rubbing down (1200 wet and dry maybe), but a
cantaloupe-melon surface would need some serious flatting.  ;-)

The guy who did my Fastback (2-pack metallic + clear) used about 1200
wet-and-dry with soapy water, then pulled a rubber squeegee over the
surface to check any ripples were gone.  Then he polished with rubbing
compound - a very fine abrasive, followed by a special liquid polish.
Watch the edges, or you may get back to the primer!

For small areas of spray-can, I have used liquid copper/brass metal polish
after the paint has had a day or so to dry.  It does a great job.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.net/
----- Original Message -----
From: Chad <ccandgc@pixi.com>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: 26 July 1999 22:13
Subject: [T3] finish paint job...


> Hi,
> A quick question....
>
> I just finished putting 5 coats of PPG "Meloncholy blue" on my notch,
> and was wondering what to do from here?
> What do I do to get the finish all nice and smooth?
> What do I buff it with?


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