No I don't use clear coat. I try to avoid that if possible. I find adding clear just makes the spot too shiny and it will stand out as a very small shiny circle. So nope. I do think if have more...
I have not had a problem leveling because I am very careful how much paint I put in the defect. Someone said a q tip might even work better. I am just wondering what is the optimum amount of time I...
I have always been a do it youself kind of person. I was thinking about getting Dr. Colorchip, but paying that much for touch up paint and a solvent just didn't seem right. I know Dr. Colorchip paint...
I was wondering if anyone has looked into some of those pdr kits on Amazon or ebay. I see some from $75-200 that use the glue stick method. Has anyone had any success with these?And which would be...
As far as prep I would wash with car wash, and then use a de greaser and alcohol. I know everyone says I should wetsand the whole thing to give the clear something to bit into. I know it's a matter...
Hi Don received the 1k along with blender. Going to have to start practicing. Just curious what you thought of ordering the headlight covers with intake scoops. They come prepainted. A pair costs...
I think you are right. The company told me it is compatible. There is a company on ebay called racing raven. They sell all kinds of auto body kits etc. They even sell headlight covers for a 90 supra...
Just needed to ask you one question. The 1k clear was from paintworld. It's an acrylic clear. Is that bad to mix acrylic clear with a most likely urethane. I am thinking of canceling my order. I am...
Hi Don.....just wondering. Would it be better to go with the 2k or 1k? I know 2k has better durability, more protection against UV etc, but only has a shelf life of 24 hours. Also the isocyanates are...
So how long would my 1k last if I don't keep the car in the sun too much, or put a headlight cover on it? Like you said the 2k you need the mask and good ventaliation. I don't have my car in the sun...
Thanks magnus. Headlight cover ain't coming off. The black plastic part comes off quite easily. But on you take that off, the cover has two screws on each side holding them in. Those are so tight no...
I have some pics of the damage. I know these are long over due. It's in the back third of a pop up headlight of a 90 Supra. Color is dark blue pearl color code 8G5. A lot of body shops don't want to...
Hey Don, just wanted to update you on what's going on. Took my car to a body shop and he would want to do a repaint because of the tiny black spots at the bottom. I can live with those because you...
Here is one shot. Basically some holes that went down thru clear, a few lines in the clear, and some roughness. I wetsanded and this stuff did not come out. The engine coolant went down thru the...
I haven't taken a pic because the car has been garaged for over a week. I got very hot engine coolant on the driver's side pop up headlight of a 90 dark blue pearl color code 8G5 metallic Toyota...
Again thanks. I guess clear does not atomize as well from a can as it does from a spray gun. Just ain't gonna happen whether it is clear or color. That's why I prefer a pro with a spray gun to get a...
Hope you are having a good weekend Don. As far as clearing I read the pro shops use the two stage clear coat. The one with the hardener. This creates a durable long lasting clear coat surface. I have...
I agree. I was told wet sanding would help the clear coat to adhere. Dadillac is talking about what to do after applying clear coat over a defect. I basically have a few etch spots each about the...
I appreciate all you help Don. I am a total novice to this whole detailing hobby. I have always kept my cars in very nice shape. Wash, wax, keep it away from other cars in parking lot, and garaged....
Just wondering, if you have some minor defects that can be wetsanded out polished out with megs and buffer, is claying a panel necessary? I know it takes out contaminants. But a good soapy washing on...
Had one more question. Had nose of Supra repainted. Shop did an excellent job. However, when he sanded down the clear the whole things came out like a mirror, except one small spot down at the tip. I...
Thanks Dadillac. Will try the water test. However, some engine coolant did go thru the clear. How do I know? I do see a few tiny black spots that look like it is "underneath" the clear. The engine...
