Roller Painting

[Falcon(63)]

I know this thread has been around awhile, but I have a question that was addressed in the archive. I am presently painting my 53 via roller and I noticed that after 5 coats of rustoleum satin 80/20 that the surface isn't smooth. I have been told to dry sand with 1000 or 2000 grit. I have also be told that wet sanding will fade the color. I emailed Dave about this but apparently he hasn't been online lately. Any and all input is appreciated.

[55 Fargo]

I know this thread has been around awhile, but I have a question that was addressed in the archive. I am presently painting my 53 via roller and I noticed that after 5 coats of rustoleum satin 80/20 that the surface isn't smooth. I have been told to dry sand with 1000 or 2000 grit. I have also be told that wet sanding will fade the color. I emailed Dave about this but apparently he hasn't been online lately. Any and all input is appreciated.

How about wetsanding the surface and cutting the paint a little more, should be very thin like 1% milk, but thicker than water and roll on another coat or 2.

How many coats of satin did it take to cover, if you have reduced the paint with mineral sprits by say up to,25 to 40 %, you should not have full coverage by about 4 to 5 coats?

Is it possible for you to get ahold of a cheap HVLP spraygun, then mix this paint witht his ratio 8-4-1 with enamel reducer, maybe add in a little hardner, that mix sprays real nice, you would only need 2 to 3 coats, wet-on wet. This would give you the look you are trying to achieve, you can also get the look you want with the roller, but the paint needs to be very thin, and wetsanded every 2nd coat, you could then leave the final coat unsanded, if you get your intended results. I don't see why you would have a problem wetsandig all coats before you do the final coat, then that final coat could be left untouched.

Why don't youtry this on one panel, wetsand with 600 to1000, use lots of water, keep the paper wet, let dry, wipe with mneral spirits, tack rag it and roll on another coat of very thinned paint, and see ahat happens.

Hope this helps................Fred ps how about trying a peanl or test piece with unthinned paint, say 2 coats, see how it looks, probably will not work as the paint will be thick though

[PatS....]

My understanding is that it should be wet sanded between each coat.

[Falcon(63)]

Thanks guys or girls for the info. I will implement it and see the results.

Henry

[grey beard]

Henry,

Sorry I mkissed your e-mail query. First of all, never use satin paint if you desire a shine. Ir has a deadener agent made to kill any shine. You will need to definitely wet sand whatever you have applied to date, and then switch to a full gloss paint. I suggest you just use what is on as a primer coat. Wet sand with 320 grit and a sanding sponge, using a little car soap or dishwasher soap in your water bucket.

Now with high gloss paint, thin it at lwast 20 percent with odorless mineral spirits and DO wet sand between coats - probably using 400 grit from now on. The real advantage of using this system is that you can get rid of any dirt, bugs or runs/sags each time you wet sand.

Let us know how it goes. If you have further questions, just e-mail me directly. My computer sweems to have issues with personal messages on this forum - can't always read them or delete when they're read.

[Falcon(63)]

Thanks Dave, I am using satin because I am not wanting a mirror shine. I know, what is he a nut? Probably, but i am trying to do a semi-stock without the showroom shine. Your info and the others who replied to my thread is appreciated.

Henry