First layer of base coat on my truck fender

Pogo · 06-11-2021, 12:36 PM

I repaired the damage on my truck fender. I put on 3 coats of two part epoxy and 1 coat of base coat.

After applying the base coat I saw three small areas with small sanding scratches while I was abrading the first base coat. I must have missed those area with 400 grit.

So I sanded the area and applied some glazing putty and sanded it down. Now I have to apply primer again over those places I added glazing putty. Then I have to apply primer again over that area.

Now I can add base coat over that area. After that I will put on two more applications of base coat. After that I will lightly sand the entire fender again and apply 3 applications of clear coat.

What looks like streaks or runs in the paint is soap and reflictions of stuff I have on the driveway.

aviator · 06-11-2021, 01:49 PM

I'd let the insurance handle it and replace the whole fender, pay my deductible and get it over with. I have no patience to work on cars.

Pogo · 06-11-2021, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by aviator

I'd let the insurance handle it and replace the whole fender, pay my deductible and get it over with. I have no patience to work on cars.

I'd have to pay the deductable. And I was needing to do some work on the truck anyway.

The headlights and turn signal housings were getting foggy. Plus the grill and front bumper had been sandblasted from off-roading in Michigan UP during many camping trips.

I need something to keep me occupied. And I kind of enjoy working on my truck. Not much I can do in the engine compartment anymore because of all the electronics.

JD Miller · 06-11-2021, 03:59 PM

you got some on the tire

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500grains · 06-12-2021, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JD Miller

you got some on the tire

A belt sander will take that off.

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I am happy to do mechanical work, but I lack the talent needed for body work.

4thIDvet · 06-12-2021, 11:28 PM

My truck does not need painting but I would like another color. Let me know when yah finish yours I will bring mine up.

I got some prices on paint jobs holy sheeet the $29.95 Earl Schibe days are over I guess.
My headlights. Young feller in the auto body shop did mine for me. He used a liquid compound looking stuff and buffed it. 5 minutes and they look brand new out of the box.
I will ask what is was next time I go by their.

dinkydow · 09-26-2021, 12:34 PM

If you are using ...base/clear paint that is "activated" by using "hardner"....do not breathe any of the overspray. An organic vapor mask is of no use.

The activated vapor/overspray will enter your lungs and "harden" there.

I lost a pal several years ago who was repainting the inside of his M114 APC using the activated CARC military paint. He had several fans blowing air into and sucking air out of the vehicle. A short time after beginning....he was dead. Axphixiated. His lungs clogged with hardened CARC paint.

Be very careful. Painters use an open face, full head covering hood, with external fresh air delivered via an air hose. Easy to apply paint. Gives great results with minimal prep. I have used it many times as a very experienced body man painter. Yes I have the protective system.

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Pogo · 09-26-2021, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dinkydow

If you are using ...base/clear paint that is "activated" by using "hardner"....do not breathe any of the overspray. An organic vapor mask is of no use.

The activated vapor/overspray will enter your lungs and "harden" there.

I lost a pal several years ago who was repainting the inside of his M114 APC using the activated CARC military paint. He had several fans blowing air into and sucking air out of the vehicle. A short time after beginning....he was dead. Axphixiated. His lungs clogged with hardened CARC paint.

Be very careful. Painters use an open face, full head covering hood, with external fresh air delivered via an air hose. Easy to apply paint. Gives great results with minimal prep. I have used it many times as a very experienced body man painter. Yes I have the protective system.

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I used a filtered mask for that purpose.

FloridaAKM · 09-27-2021, 09:04 AM

I have several trucks that need repainting & some metal work, but they all have been painted with CARC paint which is expensive & toxic.

The first Deuce was repainted tan before they DRMOed it out of the military, so it looked great. the other tow trucks need pressure washing & then repainting. Another project on the back burner.

Pogo · 09-28-2021, 06:11 PM

Here is the fender after straightening out the damage and clear coat applied.

Those white spots are reflection.

2021-06-22_01-45-53 by John Danley, on Flickr

44044 · 09-28-2021, 09:42 PM

Nice work Sir...

JD Miller · 09-28-2021, 10:10 PM

Looks good

Lets see some pin striping

dinkydow · 09-29-2021, 03:47 PM

Organic filter masks..masks with activated charcoal filters have a limited life once the filter elements are taken out of their sealed wrappers. Filter masks DO NOT remove the particulates that activated paints create..those particles are deadly.

Czubek · 09-29-2021, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pogo

Here is the fender after straightening out the damage and clear coat applied.

Those white spots are reflection.

Dang, that's looking sharp!

And I agree with Dink. You have to be careful what you use for filtration with these paints. They'll mess you up quick and could be irreparable damage done.

Brian

06-11-2021, 12:36 PM	#1
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 81,969	First layer of base coat on my truck fender I repaired the damage on my truck fender. I put on 3 coats of two part epoxy and 1 coat of base coat. After applying the base coat I saw three small areas with small sanding scratches while I was abrading the first base coat. I must have missed those area with 400 grit. So I sanded the area and applied some glazing putty and sanded it down. Now I have to apply primer again over those places I added glazing putty. Then I have to apply primer again over that area. Now I can add base coat over that area. After that I will put on two more applications of base coat. After that I will lightly sand the entire fender again and apply 3 applications of clear coat. What looks like streaks or runs in the paint is soap and reflictions of stuff I have on the driveway. __________________ .................................................. ....................................… *We have met the enemy, and he is us!*

06-11-2021, 01:49 PM	#2
aviator unum de multis Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bunker's Headquarters. Posts: 52,391	I'd let the insurance handle it and replace the whole fender, pay my deductible and get it over with. I have no patience to work on cars. __________________ "Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem." Pesident Ronald Reagan

06-11-2021, 03:59 PM	#4
JD Miller Fake Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 39,186	you got some on the tire . __________________ .......

06-12-2021, 11:28 PM	#6
4thIDvet slug Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Astor Florida Posts: 48,412	My truck does not need painting but I would like another color. Let me know when yah finish yours I will bring mine up. I got some prices on paint jobs holy sheeet the $29.95 Earl Schibe days are over I guess. My headlights. Young feller in the auto body shop did mine for me. He used a liquid compound looking stuff and buffed it. 5 minutes and they look brand new out of the box. I will ask what is was next time I go by their. __________________ God Bless Americas Veterans. All who are serving and have served.

09-26-2021, 12:34 PM	#7
dinkydow Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great White North Posts: 96,469	If you are using ...base/clear paint that is "activated" by using "hardner"....do not breathe any of the overspray. An organic vapor mask is of no use. The activated vapor/overspray will enter your lungs and "harden" there. I lost a pal several years ago who was repainting the inside of his M114 APC using the activated CARC military paint. He had several fans blowing air into and sucking air out of the vehicle. A short time after beginning....he was dead. Axphixiated. His lungs clogged with hardened CARC paint. Be very careful. Painters use an open face, full head covering hood, with external fresh air delivered via an air hose. Easy to apply paint. Gives great results with minimal prep. I have used it many times as a very experienced body man painter. Yes I have the protective system. . __________________ Our forefathers would have already been shooting...by now. "Let your plans be dark and as impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt." "Violence of action means the unrestricted use of speed,strength, surprise and aggression to achieve total dominance against your enemy...any fighting technique is useless unless you totally commit to violence of action." Burning huts in commy vills worldwide since 1968

09-27-2021, 09:04 AM	#9
FloridaAKM Military Truck Collector Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Florida Posts: 668	I have several trucks that need repainting & some metal work, but they all have been painted with CARC paint which is expensive & toxic. The first Deuce was repainted tan before they DRMOed it out of the military, so it looked great. the other tow trucks need pressure washing & then repainting. Another project on the back burner.

09-28-2021, 06:11 PM	#10
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 81,969	Here is the fender after straightening out the damage and clear coat applied. Those white spots are reflection. 2021-06-22_01-45-53 by John Danley, on Flickr

09-28-2021, 09:42 PM	#11
44044 slug Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: swampeastmissouri Posts: 50,933	Nice work Sir...

09-28-2021, 10:10 PM	#12
JD Miller Fake Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 39,186	Looks good Lets see some pin striping

09-29-2021, 03:47 PM	#13
dinkydow Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great White North Posts: 96,469	Organic filter masks..masks with activated charcoal filters have a limited life once the filter elements are taken out of their sealed wrappers. Filter masks DO NOT remove the particulates that activated paints create..those particles are deadly.