Small Problem with paint lifting.

[silentdub]

Okay, I just painted up this ride, and there are 3 spots, small spots that appears the base coat turned to a wrinkle finish as it looks like it lifted up after my last coat of clear. I don't have a pic right now, but I think it is from one of two things.

1. Base coat was heavy and wasn't fully flashed in that spot.

2. I pressed the re-coat window just a little too long.


I am probably just going to wet sand it out and respray the area, but I want to make sure that I am not missing something. I have to wait for it all to cure, otherwise it will just gum up the sandpaper.


What do you guys do? Any input would be appreciated.

[Len]

Okay, I just painted up this ride, and there are 3 spots, small spots that appears the base coat turned to a wrinkle finish as it looks like it lifted up after my last coat of clear. I don't have a pic right now, but I think it is from one of two things.

1. Base coat was heavy and wasn't fully flashed in that spot.

2. I pressed the re-coat window just a little too long.


I am probably just going to wet sand it out and respray the area, but I want to make sure that I am not missing something. I have to wait for it all to cure, otherwise it will just gum up the sandpaper.


What do you guys do? Any input would be appreciated.

That sounds right but now the problem is the risk of causing further reactions by applying more base.

[silentdub]

That sounds right but now the problem is the risk of causing further reactions by applying more base.

Okay so what do you suggest? It didn't seem to happen until I laid the last coat of clear on, so do I just sand it out or should I sand it, clear it and use the clear as a base for the new base coat?


I'll have to clear the panel either way, I just don't want to cause unnecessary work.

I should be able to let it cure, sand/scuff and respray right or is there something going on that I need to address?

[Len]

Okay so what do you suggest? It didn't seem to happen until I laid the last coat of clear on, so do I just sand it out or should I sand it, clear it and use the clear as a base for the new base coat?


I'll have to clear the panel either way, I just don't want to cause unnecessary work.

I should be able to let it cure, sand/scuff and respray right or is there something going on that I need to address?

As long as you don't sand through the clear you may be ok but this advice is from my experience of using different materials to your result could vary.

[silentdub]

As long as you don't sand through the clear you may be ok but this advice is from my experience of using different materials to your result could vary.

If I go through the clear then I'll just prime and refinish the panel. I have all the time in the world, so it can cure for the next 7 days, then I'll get back to that.

I just had to extend a hood 3 inches and pull two fenders out to clear the tires, so I have my hands full this week with that.