I've been watching this build with interest and I can do most things with a spanner but my painting is not great. Last time I sprayed a bonnet of a car the orange peel effect was horrible. Any tips on mixing the lacquer and spraying techniques to avoid it?
More panels finished can now get the Tub squared up and bolted to the chassis
I normally mix 2k clear coat: 2 parts clear coat to 1 part hardener and then 10% thinners, best not to try for a mirror finish from the gun but use a process called wet flat and polishing once its dried. Carefully sand it with 2000 grit wet and dry then use an electric mop with it G3 then G10 cutting/finishing compoundI've been watching this build with interest and I can do most things with a spanner but my painting is not great. Last time I sprayed a bonnet of a car the orange peel effect was horrible. Any tips on mixing the lacquer and spraying techniques to avoid it?
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