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Old June 20th, 2023, 14:24
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What not to do to fresh paint

I decided to spray my XJ with tractor low gloss paint. The very next day I had the bright idea to wet sand and buff the paint to get out the dust and orange peel texture. Bad idea. You're supposed to wait at least 2 weeks after you spray to ensure the paint is cured. Now I'm looking at shooting it again or just taking down a trail and saying screw it! Or do I camo it out military style

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Old June 21st, 2023, 17:43
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Re: What not to do to fresh paint

Try Monstaliner. They now have 60+ colors to choose from.
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Old June 21st, 2023, 18:33
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Re: What not to do to fresh paint

Must have been some pretty cheap ass paint, we color matched some Rhino-liner for this project!
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Old June 23rd, 2023, 11:07
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Re: What not to do to fresh paint

I used Krylon Tractor and Implement Paint from the Tractor Supply Store near me. I bought low gloss black and it is single stage and cut it 3:1 ratio with Acetone as directed. The instruction also said roll or brush on. I sprayed it with my HVLP gun. The paint was supposed to cure for a week before I started the color sanding. It was only about 90 dollars worth of material used. It beats the rust that was coming through the primer. I was planning on keeping this a very low budget build due to my other long, on going project.
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What not to do to fresh paint

This is how I fixed it. Just my hunting, trail and camping toy anyway. I like it so far.

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Old August 1st, 2023, 12:02
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Re: What not to do to fresh paint

The pro is that nobody going to want to steal it.
The con is everybodys going to know that vehicle!
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Old August 2nd, 2023, 10:15
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The pro is that nobody going to want to steal it.
The con is everybodys going to know that vehicle!
You're right about everyone going to know that vehicle. I've already had many people trying to buy it though. With me being a former Marine I wanted a more military look to it.
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