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Help! Clearcoat lifted/wrinkled base coat :-(

Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2017 8:37 pm
by alanscottj
Spraying hoop on Lambretta frame, prepped using #5 high build primer, put 2-3 coats of 2 pack white paint. Left white paint to dry best part of the day - then used clear coat and it has wrinkled really badly in a couple of areas (but majority of hoop is fine). Can I just let it dry, sand back down, rebuild/prime then add more white? Hoping I can just do the areas that has wrinkled - not have to redo the whole hoop :roll:

Any advice most appreciated! Total newbie when it come to spray painting!

Re: Help! Clearcoat lifted/wrinkled base coat :-(

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 3:33 pm
by sean brady scooters
why would you laquer over 2k ?

Re: Help! Clearcoat lifted/wrinkled base coat :-(

Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2017 11:30 pm
by alanscottj
sean brady scooters wrote: Tue Dec 19, 2017 3:33 pm why would you laquer over 2k ?
Was doing the frame myself and the panels were being done elsewhere and as they had decals they were being lacquered. I thought that the frame would need to be lacquered to match. Turns out they didn't so just did the 2k in the end and it turned out mint.

Everyday's a school day :D

Re: Help! Clearcoat lifted/wrinkled base coat :-(

Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 2:25 pm
by coaster
It's important to let the primer cure fully before putting top coats on. This will mean leaving it a few days if you don't have access to proper heaters. If you don't, the top coat will go of the primer will stay soft.