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Jun 27, 2012 10:28:47 GMT
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Hi folks
Last night I sprayed some paint on the Mk1 Cortina. Due to my complete ineptitude with a spray gun I now have some wonderful runs! Can anyone give me any tips on getting rid of them?
cheers
Cortinaman
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Old Fords never die they just go sideways
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goldnrust
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Jun 27, 2012 10:42:57 GMT
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If its a flat colour (rather than metallic or pearl or whatever) and you've got enough paint depth, you should be able to carefully sand them back flush with the rest of the paint. Make sure to use a sanding block though or you'll never get it flat, there will always be a bit of a lump where the run was. When you use a sanding block it should be able to cut it back level with the rest of the paint without taking any paint depth off the surrounding area.
Bit of 400 grit till it's nearly flat, then 800 wet till it is flat, 1500 wet to get the scratches out and then hit it with rubbing compound and if you're lucky you'll never know the run was there.
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Jun 27, 2012 11:53:39 GMT
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Jun 27, 2012 12:06:07 GMT
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you can also with a power buffer and compound don't do it to long on one part as you will burn the paint.
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Jun 27, 2012 12:35:22 GMT
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:)Thanks folks, all useful information. I guess I need to let the paint dry for as long as possible before takling the runs? Cheers Cortinaman  |
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Old Fords never die they just go sideways
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Jun 27, 2012 14:01:51 GMT
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