Have I sanded to primer or does laquer bring this up? Need an answer asap is possible so I know what to spray next 
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What was the plan for them?Have I sanded to primer or does laquer bring this up? Need an answer asap is possible so I know what to spray next
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What colour were they originally? Can see a hint of silver maybe? If you went to primer it'll be a light grey (not sure if it would be plastic primer though but can't remember the colour of that lol)
If its a different colour your doing it shouldn't really matter aslong as there nice and smooth and degreased
Were these originally painted mirrors or non painted (black plastic). If the latter then I recommend hi-build primer as its textured and not a smooth surface to start off with.
Looks like you may have as I can see textured pattern. Try a few extra layers before sanding (2000+ grade)
Looks like you may have as I can see textured pattern. Try a few extra layers before sanding (2000+ grade)
I replied to you on Facebook too nate but I think your ready for your colour to go on once its all dry of course
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Red before. All that's on primer and the black mate.
Painted mirrors matey. Already primerd them, only using plastic primer though. I did sand the original paint to try and reduce the smoothness of it, obviously this isn't as good as what you suggested.
That was the colour mate, those were solid black previous to sanding. I was sanding ready for the laquer dude.
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Why is it all bumpy? Should all be a light grey.
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Looks very orange peely, needed a fine wet and dry and plenty of water after the last prime
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That's all i needed mate. That's what I'm asking. I didn't know if that was primer or the black going dull following sanding.
This is sanded with wet and dry 2500. Looks like i need to continue sanding, I just didn't know if that was primer or just the way the black goes.
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I'd use a more aggressive paper to get through the top layer if you want to go down to primer, you'll be there all day with 2500grit. Just use the very fine stuff to finish it once its cut back.
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I was checking I hadn't gone through mate, I was prepping for the laquer
which is now drying
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First coat of laquer looked brill. All glossy again. As soon as second coat went on, the first spray put **** loads of paint drops everywhere. Why did this happen? I shook it enough I'm sure? Long story short, mirrors are in bin, smashed. More to order. FFs!!!
They also went a lighter colour after second spray too, as though grey was coming out of the can
I swear they looked spot on with one coat, why did the f*** can have to say two coats!
They also went a lighter colour after second spray too, as though grey was coming out of the can
I swear they looked spot on with one coat, why did the f*** can have to say two coats!
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Like this. Why the **** did it go like this!! i.e silvery with black dots...more expense due to not controlling myself when things **** up:
i.e silvery with black dots...more expense due to not controlling myself when things **** up:
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Was it cheap paint? and needs to be completely smooth, looks like all oversprays left on with dust and stuff in too
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The first coat of laquer looked amazing mate, this is the second coat after it was touch dry.
Have I sanded to primer or does laquer bring this up? Need an answer asap is possible so I know what to spray next
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I remember when mine messed up dude I flatted it smooth with some fine grain so it took the orange peel away then went over it again and came out fine
just takes patience and alot of cursing of all goes wrong lol
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Looks like you'd be better of investing in some anger management. Obviously not the right temperament for spraying .
They key is preparation and taking your time allowing coats to fully harden before sanding. lots of thin coats, rub down with rough then fine (with water). If your doing it right your hands should absolutely kill by the time you put the first coat on.
To stop drops you need to shake the can (which you did) and then spray from a distance and use side to side actions and allow the paint "mist" to stick to the primer. This should allow for a smooth even finish but will use a lot of paint.
.They key is preparation and taking your time allowing coats to fully harden before sanding. lots of thin coats, rub down with rough then fine (with water). If your doing it right your hands should absolutely kill by the time you put the first coat on.
To stop drops you need to shake the can (which you did) and then spray from a distance and use side to side actions and allow the paint "mist" to stick to the primer. This should allow for a smooth even finish but will use a lot of paint.
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Looks like you'd be better of investing in some anger management. Obviously not the right temperament for spraying
They key is preparation and taking your time allowing coats to fully harden before sanding. lots of thin coats, rub down with rough then fine (with water). If your doing it right your hands should absolutely kill by the time you put the first coat on.
To stop drops you need to shake the can (which you did) and then spray from a distance and use side to side actions and allow the paint "mist" to stick to the primer. This should allow for a smooth even finish but will use a lot of paint.
The thing that annoyed me is I did everything as above!
1. sanded.
2. Primered using a spray booth with ventilators. (had a chance to use one so took it)
3. left for 3 days.
4. wet sanded with 2500.
5. Coloured.
6. left for 3 days.
7. sanded with 2500
8. First coat of laquer - looked amazing.
9. second coat - messed up. One fell off just at this minute. Chipped the mirror. The thought of buying more paint hit me. Saw the chips. Went mad. Trashed the mirrors. Ended up paying more than I would than for more paint....
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Best to paint before 24hrs is up after priming
