Spray> Polish

[Rip3z]

Right a few of you may remember saying about my £100 Toyota Corolla and it's bad paint.

Me and a friend are goin to respray it, black most probably.

Not sure whether to go for matt or metallic?

My question is, as it's a DIY spray job it's obviously not going to be perfect. Will polishing take out most of the spray imperfections and leave it with a good finish?

At what stages should I polish - paint or clearcoat (or both)?

Will hand polishing and some elbow grease be enough? Or will we need a pc/rotary?

What polish should be used?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Rich]

Black is the worst colour to spray!

I would flat the car between base coat and laquer, and then fire loads of laquer on to enable you to wet sand and polish the top coat to get a good finish.

A decent machine will be needed after doing the above. Look into the Megs Bodyshop or 3M bodyshop ranges.

 

[Rip3z]

Black's the worst? Woulda thought it'd show the least spray imperfections.

What you think Rich? Matt or metallic?

Maybe I should go for another colour, was thinking a really bright orange lol.

 

[Rip3z]

LOL changed my mind, this is gonna be a theme car.

We're currently choosing between a new york yellow Taxi with sign writing, or an army style camouflage.

I'm leaning towards military.

 

[Rich]

Black shows up every inperfection if gloss!

LOL - Where as Matt Black or Camo Green wont lol! May aswell apply them with a brush

 

[Rip3z]

Well whatever happens I'll be sure to take pictures before/during/after .

 

[Rich]

Nice one! Sounds like it could be good.