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Oh wasnt it . or something like that?
Was it a user called . and the thread and user was deleted then he came back under another name?
I've got a 15 or more year old tin of Mipa PU brushable seam sealer, worked as it should when I used it a couple of years ago. It's very thick and sticky if you switch to a PU seam sealer it's best to use a proper seam sealer brush if you don't already.
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That's the one, he doesn't seem to say what seam sealer he's using though
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So I might be a bit of knob, I bought this spray able seam sealer gun ages ago primarily for the underside
It's a bit splatery in use and leaves quite a rough finish but a bit of testing and it seems to brush out quite nicely, looks like it should do the trick just going to be a bit more masking up
It's a bit splatery in use and leaves quite a rough finish but a bit of testing and it seems to brush out quite nicely, looks like it should do the trick just going to be a bit more masking up
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So with an achey wrist I splattered some different goop on, not perfect but I'm done with it 
Much cleaning and dusting then 3 coats of colour wet on wet, not perfect, never going to be by a non professional trying to get into the nooks and crannies! Anyhow it's under the bonnet and you don't see much when it's fitted up and the lids closed!
Lacquer over the next day or 2
Much cleaning and dusting then 3 coats of colour wet on wet, not perfect, never going to be by a non professional trying to get into the nooks and crannies! Anyhow it's under the bonnet and you don't see much when it's fitted up and the lids closed!
Lacquer over the next day or 2
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Thanks!
Not perfect but good enough
I have to say it does make a difference buying decent primers and paint, apart from the seam sealer debacle...
I'm just an amateur, but I always put the lacquer on as soon as the base is touch dry, but not set. That ensures a chemical bond and reduces the chance of lacquer peel later. I've never had a problem and never had peeling, even on my thoroughly neglected silver GSi bits that I painted 15 years ago and other bits 10 years ago.
Possibly worth a try, saves time too.
Possibly worth a try, saves time too.
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I might give that a go on some of the outer stuff, in the bay it's a bit dry in places with the odd run so it's going to need a bit of a flat off, I'm mega amateur with this painty stuff so the bay is good practice
Chris y is right about overcoat times, have you checked TDS. If you flat metallic you’ll probably have to be careful or you’ll see all the scratches when you put the lacquer on.I might give that a go on some of the outer stuff, in the bay it's a bit dry in places with the odd run so it's going to need a bit of a flat off, I'm mega amateur with this painty stuff so the bay is good practice
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Pretty sure the TDS said 1000_1200 wet sand or 1500 dry so we'll see how it goes
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Well after faffing about flatting one side I got really bored, broke out the fine scotch-brite and roughed every thing else up, a good clean up and on with the lacquer!
To say i'm happy would be a massive understatement! The way it went on and what it covered was amazing, don't even think its going to need a flat and polish
To say i'm happy would be a massive understatement! The way it went on and what it covered was amazing, don't even think its going to need a flat and polish
