Re: KPack
Posted by kevinpackard On 2021/2/1 1:10:24
Haven't had as much time to work on the Panama as I'd like. Plus I'm kind of in limbo right now while I wait for the next big items to arrive (headliner and windshield). But I've been getting a few things done.
Big on my list was to do something with the paint on the replacement windshield header and A pillars. I had previously epoxy primed it (black), and then painted black over it to protect it from UV. I wanted to get at least something other than black on there so it would blend with the rest of the roof for the time being. I realized it would be much more difficult to do body work once the windshield was in. The whole roof will eventually need to be repainted, but I wanted to see if I could get something on there that would work for a while.
I repaired some damage with fiberglass filler, then smaller areas with spot putty. Lots of sanding and redoing. It's freezing outside, and maybe only 50 degrees in the garage, so real paint wasn't going to be an option. I was curious to see what I could do with rattle cans. Primer is a high build sand-able primer by Rustoleum. Several coats with sanding in between to try and get it leveled.
I sprayed generic white automotive paint from a rattle can. It was....garbage. Went on splotchy and thin. I did 4-5 light coats and it still didn't cover well. Would've been easier with a gun, but not a possibility in my garage in the middle of winter.
After that cured I sprayed with rattle can clear coat. Several coats to build up thickness. The finish was all orange peel when I was done. I hit it all with 1000 grit sandpaper and water, trying not to go too far (wasn't successful in a few spots). Once I got the bumps sanded off, I then polished with Meguiar's Ultimate Compound, then waxed. The finish was MUCH improved.
The color match is so-so, but at least it's white and not black. Sometime during the summer I will likely strip and repaint the entire roof in a proper spray booth.
-Kevin
Attach file:
Black windshield trim and drip rail.jpg (87.47 KB)
Primer on replacement header.jpg (100.35 KB)
Orange peel finish.jpg (64.78 KB)
Cut and buff to a smooth finish.jpg (67.53 KB)
Repainted A pillar.jpg (80.36 KB)
It doesn't match as nicely in person.jpg (75.02 KB)
My body finishing skills need work.jpg (52.28 KB)
Big on my list was to do something with the paint on the replacement windshield header and A pillars. I had previously epoxy primed it (black), and then painted black over it to protect it from UV. I wanted to get at least something other than black on there so it would blend with the rest of the roof for the time being. I realized it would be much more difficult to do body work once the windshield was in. The whole roof will eventually need to be repainted, but I wanted to see if I could get something on there that would work for a while.
I repaired some damage with fiberglass filler, then smaller areas with spot putty. Lots of sanding and redoing. It's freezing outside, and maybe only 50 degrees in the garage, so real paint wasn't going to be an option. I was curious to see what I could do with rattle cans. Primer is a high build sand-able primer by Rustoleum. Several coats with sanding in between to try and get it leveled.
I sprayed generic white automotive paint from a rattle can. It was....garbage. Went on splotchy and thin. I did 4-5 light coats and it still didn't cover well. Would've been easier with a gun, but not a possibility in my garage in the middle of winter.
After that cured I sprayed with rattle can clear coat. Several coats to build up thickness. The finish was all orange peel when I was done. I hit it all with 1000 grit sandpaper and water, trying not to go too far (wasn't successful in a few spots). Once I got the bumps sanded off, I then polished with Meguiar's Ultimate Compound, then waxed. The finish was MUCH improved.
The color match is so-so, but at least it's white and not black. Sometime during the summer I will likely strip and repaint the entire roof in a proper spray booth.
-Kevin
Attach file:
Black windshield trim and drip rail.jpg (87.47 KB)
Primer on replacement header.jpg (100.35 KB)
Orange peel finish.jpg (64.78 KB) Cut and buff to a smooth finish.jpg (67.53 KB) Repainted A pillar.jpg (80.36 KB)
It doesn't match as nicely in person.jpg (75.02 KB)
My body finishing skills need work.jpg (52.28 KB)
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