Mad Dirt In My Paint!!!

I paint shit in my shop all the time the same way you did..theres a lot of lil tricks to make a garage paitn job work..one is water ..you need to get some water to keep the dust down ...and alot of times I have to wetsand the base lightly with 600 when I think its ready for clear, then reapply another light coat..this really helps with dirt, then all the trash is in the clearcoat and should be able to buff out..the way you mask parts is also important..make the paper as flat as possible with no valleys for dry paint and dirt to get caught ina dn then be forced out when you start spraying clear..

wow, a lot of tips here I didnt know about. I never even thought about using a jug and pump, (like a damn weed sprayer!) The dirt is really bad, it's not a spot here and there its constant along the entire surface, The only way I see me getting it all out is sanding the whole freaking thing with 800, 1000, and 1500.... wondering if it would be easier to get it all with 400 and redo it all!!!!

Originally posted by 40



wow, a lot of tips here I didnt know about. I never even thought about using a jug and pump, (like a damn weed sprayer!) The dirt is really bad, it's not a spot here and there its constant along the entire surface, The only way I see me getting it all out is sanding the whole freaking thing with 800, 1000, and 1500.... wondering if it would be easier to get it all with 400 and redo it all!!!!

actually, what i use IS a weed sprayer i stole from my dad before he got to use it, hahaha

Edited: 5/22/2008 10:16:16 AM by 40



this is a single image, as you can see there are a crap load of little (they are all pretty little) particles all over the surface. Like I said I think I would have to sand the whole truck with 800. Should I do that or sand it all back down with 400 and repaint? I do have about 4 pretty heavy coats of clear knowing I would have to buff for days......

Edited: 5/22/2008 10:30:49 AM by 40



Then an overall picture of the bed. I have the fenders, and door hanging in the shop to, just didnt take a picture of them.

800 is pretty agressive. i never use anything less than 1000, or 1200 grit to wet sand and buff and sometimes it will still leave an occasional sand scratch you have to go back over. i do a lot of painting in a shop where bodywork is done. main thing i think you need is to wet the whole garage down. like hose down the walls, floor. and everything. and you need a fan to blow out the fumes. most of the time i will hose the floor down just before i paint just to keep the dirt from stirring up while im walking around pianting.

WOw that sucks this happened because that looks like you actually laid the paint down nice. If i were you i would sand it 1000-1500-2000 and see if you cant get the dirt out and buff it. If you cant knock the dirt out that way, scuff it good with 400, get the dirt out, go get a roll of plastic and shoot another couple layers of clear on it. ROCK ON TO THE GARAGE PAINTERS>

Paint looks like it turned out very nice. Go get a big roll of plastic and a staple gun. Get the roof sealed off and drape over the walls. Good luck and looks like you are off to a great start.

Edited: 5/22/2008 12:45:51 PM by puddin

I like the color alot what is it? I have paint problems too. Not body paint but interior paint. Me and a couple of buddies spent from friday to tuesday sanding down my whole interior from 180 to 220 to wet 400 to wet 600 and when we got to the 600 it was smooth as glass to the hand but you could still see some scratches from the 180 and 220. Anyone have any advice on what to do with that?

thanks

Get some high build primer and shoot the parts to help fill the scratches. Then resand and paint. Good luck.
P.S. I am a newb also, hope it correct advise.