50 Dollar Paint Job O YEAH part 3

I've been experimenting with the smoke gloss gray on the truck, different methods of sanding, which grits work best....etc. Here's what I found:
1. Sand with 320 wet before first coat, after 2nd coat, wet sand 800 grit.
2. Apply 3rd and 4th coat, then wet sand with 1000 then 1500 VERY lightly, until when dry, entire surface looks and feels smooth and uniform. Wait till you see what it looks like after painting over 1500 grit wetsanded surface :)
3. ONLY WETSAND BACK AND FORTH IN STRAIGHT LINES NEVER CIRCLES. If you follow that rule, your paint will look fantastic.
4. Always use a block with sandpaper ensuring even light pressure when wetsanding.
5. Get the hang of working the paint with the roller. If you see a run, roll it out, you can fix it right there and then, without waiting to dry then sand, VERY easily, i've done a few.
6. If your going to glaze over pits, low spots, any spots, make sure you use the 2 part professional glaze with the cream hardener you mix. Much better than the ready to use junk. I learned the hard way.
7. Be careful when mixing the body glaze and hardener, Even with the right mix, you will have MINIMAL time to work with it. Mix it FAST, then slap it on quick or you'll lose that batch.
8. I cut the paint 50-50 with clear odorless mineral spirits, and have very good luck with that mix.
9. Not too much paint on the roller or you'll regret it QUICK. I lightly roll the roller in the paint, cover it completely, then roll the paint off in the tray so no blobs hit the truck .
10. I'm sure i'll think of something that belongs in the number 10 spot :)

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[LizzieLovesGaga]

the truck looks fuckin awsome. the way u said about the lines r u going with really thin paint or somewhat thick. e-mail lickmyfire05@aol.com thanks fuck the haters

[Mikeandwendy74]

@LizzieLovesGaga thanks, I used thin coats not thick....thick makes a mess

[gst69man]

when you wet sand, do you sand in citrcles or straight back and forth?

[Mikeandwendy74]

@gst69man straight back and forth with say....1000 then up and down with 1200, then back and forth with 1500...keep alternating

[kellontop]

way to tape off the taillight

[Mikeandwendy74]

@kellontop I didnt tape it off on purpose, they are from 1988 and not shiny and clear, makes me have to wetsand them smooth and polish em again, now they look brand new

[busawild]

lmao buckshot

[jwish29]

how long did it take to paint it from start of prep to final polish?

[MrJdm350z]

Straight from joooooyzeeeee fiebuuuu glassssss

[rocker4u123]

Hey Mike i really admire your work. I have a favor to ask, if you could give me some advice on my truck i'd appreciate it. I have an s-10 with a surface rusted hood/tailgate and rust spots on the side. most of the original blue paint has chipped off. If you could hit me back with a comment or message on the steps you take from start to finish, not in detail but broad steps. like what you buy, how you sand, what grit, what method. for 50 bucks it looks better than a 400+ maaco job! a decent one

[mynameis63]

Nice work man.

[woodzo40]

@kellontop That isnt no shit!!!Or tape up a fucking emblem. talk about lazy nigger work. I would rather leave it, and drive it fadded then to make it shiny and fucked up.He says he did it on purpose lol. hell for $40.00 you can buy new ones. This hack has nothing, I repeat Nothing better to do. His wife needs to put her foot up his ass big time.