Painting tips

[bertman7807]

Hey all. For reasons I wont disclose because it makes me look like an idiot (I am), I have to repaint a door on my 2010 in Tuxedo Black Metallic. I have done some painting before but I wanted to ask if there are any particulars or tips to the process. I did a silver metallic on a G6 and it was a real headache.

 

[kryptto]

Hey all. For reasons I wont disclose because it makes me look like an idiot (I am), I have to repaint a door on my 2010 in Tuxedo Black Metallic. I have done some painting before but I wanted to ask if there are any particulars or tips to the process. I did a silver metallic on a G6 and it was a real headache.

Lots of intermediate grit wet sanding, and getting a decent prep coat/primer before painting.

 

[bertman7807]

Thank you sir

 

[kryptto]

I found this site and agree with their tips.

https://www.cjponyparts.com/resources/how-to-apply-touch-up-paint

"no primer required,” adding primer before the touch up paint could be a good idea."

Light coats- allow the exact drying times apply before moving to the next steps.

Tips from the site-

Spray is better for metallic paints. With metallic paints, the brush can disrupt the flake, creating an uneven look. Use spray paint in these areas if you can.
Pick a warm, dry day. While a rainy day may seem like a great time to fix small paint chips, you should try to pick a dry day. Ideally the temperature should be between 65 and 75 degrees fahrenheit. This will help it dry, but not too quickly.
Leave plenty of drying time. Even if the touch up paint seems completely dry, give each coat extra drying time before applying more paint.


Your grits for wet sanding:

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[SHOrod]

Make sure you can even get the paint before you tackle this. Back when I had my tuxedo black SHO the big tsunami took out the factory that made the metallic for the tuxedo black so all that remained was what was already in paint supply stores. I don't know if Ford named the replacement black something else, or changed the formula but still called it tuxedo black afterwards. But I suspect the paint shops charge for it like it's gold by now. For your sake I hope I'm wrong.

A good primer/sealer, sprayed and wet sanded with the proper grit on a backer (versus bare hand), followed by the color being sprayed with the proper pressure and nozzle size, and then clear coated with a good clear sprayed from an HTE spray gun should minimize the amount of post-processing you need to do.

-Rod

 

[kryptto]

Try here if u are having issues:

https://repaintsupply.com/uh-tuxedo-black-metallic/

 

[bertman7807]

Thank you guys. Very helpful. We have a Napa here that has a good paint department. Ill check there in the morning. I appreciate all the help. Im painting a replacement door so it's off the car. Maybe it wont be too bad.

 

[kryptto]

Thank you guys. Very helpful. We have a Napa here that has a good paint department. Ill check there in the morning. I appreciate all the help. Im painting a replacement door so it's off the car. Maybe it wont be too bad.

It shouldn't off the car.

 

[6500rpm]

Make sure you deal with a quality paint supplier. Your car should have a paint code they can use for the color. I've always shot full vehicles, only a few, but the shop should give you a data sheet for the paints, reducer, hardner. I've always kept my work area surgical clean and made my own filtered updraft system to clear the overspray and lightly wet the floor to further keep the dust down. Filter your air supply and use lint free cloth for cleaning your paint cup. Last, and something I find very important is plenty of light. The better you can see the paint laying down, the better the overlap, and the less chance of getting runs. Expect the base coat not to look great until the clear coat goes on as long as it's consistent. If the door is off the car, I like to put them on a saw horse so you can stand and move while painting. Band the edges first then cross spray. Not sure if your color is available, but DuPont Chroma base, Chroma clear product was probably my favorite.

 

[bertman7807]

Thank you for all the replies. It seems the door is the right color and that side of the car has been repainted. Never noticed it before. So I guess I need to do the whole side of the car. This project is getting a little worse all the time. The door to fender and trunk to fender are the pics. The other side of the car is fine.

 

[kryptto]

Yeah prepping is a big part to avoid over spray