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A little painting help, please
There's a small area on my bumper which I was trying to improve the paint finish on (there was some lacquer run on it), but which I've rather messed up . I want to see if I can rectify the situation but I need a little help. I have a small amount of the correct paint (Wedgewood Blue 2, JBH), left over from a recent successful bodywork job (not done by me, I hasten to add). What is the process of applying this? I tried with a tiny paintbrush, after very vigorous and prolonged shaking of the can, but still ended up with a mixture of light and dark, presumably because of the separation of the metallic particles. Do I need to use a spray? I presume I need a couple of coats, then a couple of coats of lacquer as well. If anyone can talk me through this, I'd be most grateful.
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JBH is a Metalic Paint Wedgewood Blue 2.
Me and Painting? Now you really are having a laugh. So will have to wait someone who can advise on that part. |
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The air brush gives very fine control - much finer than any aerosol can ever give so you can blend the repair in. You can also spray with fade-in thinners to blend it in further. (see paints4u.com who can also supply paint) Definitely worth a try. Ron
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Only £9.39 or £23.48 for a deluxe one.
The propellant is £9.39 but you could possibly use the spare tyre or a compressor (which I used). Ron
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I understand that metallics don't match up properly until laquered.
Is that right? TC |
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Do you mean that I use the spare tyre as a source of air for the airbrush? Please elucidate! All this is completely new to me.
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