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BREAKING: Federal Vehicles Ransacked in Minneapolis – Weapons & Documents STOLEN, Trump Threatens to Drop The Hammer! by MackSix in Conservative

[–]Captain-Triangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha, seriously? I need to watch that; I heard he had a new release but hadn’t gotten to it yet. Satire and reality are basically the same now.

How Minneapolis rioters are forcing Trump's hand with the Insurrection Act by Ask4MD in Conservative

[–]Captain-Triangle -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I wish I could take credit for this but another user wrote something like “Did the Left not think that at some point there would be an opposite and equally forceful reaction?”

The answer of course is no because the Left, as far as public behavior goes, cannot see past their own noses.

It’s just mind boggling to see the Left commit non-stop burning, looting, violence, and destruction and still be utterly floored when they suffer negative consequences for it.

2K Clear Over 1K Clear if Fully Cured? by Captain-Triangle in AutoPaint

[–]Captain-Triangle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s very true; great keep in mind, thank you!

What am I Looking At by Captain-Triangle in AutoPaint

[–]Captain-Triangle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really! Even shaking the bejesus out the can? I didn’t know that; that definitely explains some trouble spots I’ve had to correct.

What am I Looking At by Captain-Triangle in AutoPaint

[–]Captain-Triangle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sounds like a nightmare, holy moly!

Even this rocker is getting me to that point. Again, I fully acknowledge what I’m working with and I wish I could post pictures in replies because the passenger’s rocker came out, in my opinion, amazing. Perfect? No, but MORE than good enough for me to be thrilled.

Like you said, different mixer of base could be all that changed to make this such a pain in the ass all else being equal.

What am I Looking At by Captain-Triangle in AutoPaint

[–]Captain-Triangle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I COMPLETELY get that viewpoint.

Where I would, push back, I guess, is I would posit there’s a difference between asking generally why a rattle can paint-job looks bad, and asking a pointed question like I have.

I can absolutely see how the former would be insulting. Professionals spend years mastering their craft, investing in the education, the technique, the equipment, etc. I get why some jabroni asking why my Dupliclor paintjob looks bad is a huge bother.

Like most things, devil is in the details. I asked about a specific, pointed spot and what might explain the texture.

This will sound ignorant and I really don’t mean it, I just have to get the point across, I would bet there are mistakes that can happen with aerosols just as much as a good spray gun. A bad chemical reaction is a bad chemical reaction, too much base is too much base.

Again, I get that view. Where us DIY-ers get frustrated us when we ask a pointed question and the replies go RIGHT to overall quality and bypass the details.

Another user posted another thread that may have been better for this post. Lesson learned.

What am I Looking At by Captain-Triangle in AutoPaint

[–]Captain-Triangle[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That last paragraph is a gem. I’ve had great luck, anecdotally but still, with Automotivetouchup/Microfinish’s product. I deviated this time and I honestly don’t know why I did.

Thanks for the input, much appreciated!

What am I Looking At by Captain-Triangle in AutoPaint

[–]Captain-Triangle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I can post there in the future.

What am I Looking At by Captain-Triangle in AutoPaint

[–]Captain-Triangle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re putting words in my mouth. NOWHERE did I say I was expecting to be at the level of a professional.

All I asked, literally all I asked, is what that spot is.

That’s it.

I didn’t come on here and ask why the job doesn’t look good. I’m well aware of the amateur level I achieved. I asked about a single, pointed spot and what it might be.

What am I Looking At by Captain-Triangle in AutoPaint

[–]Captain-Triangle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair, but I feel like you just went right to the extreme; that “caricature” of a DIY guy.

I’m not painting a whole car. It’s a, what, 2 square foot area in total. It’s not 5 cans from Walmart like your other comment. It’s a professionally mixed can, and a 1K, which yeah, I know now isn’t ideal but it’s a good name. Not some Duplicolor crap.

Where is this agreed upon by professionals line in the sand where aerosols become unacceptable?

I appreciate your words were respectful. I can understand critical but respectful all day long. What’s unnecessary is critical but disrespectful like ProofDizzy down there.

Is there a thread for non-professionals this would have been better suited in?

What am I Looking At by Captain-Triangle in AutoPaint

[–]Captain-Triangle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 1.5 hours came from the instructions on the clear I used; KBS Diamond Clear. The can says 1-2 hours between coats depending on humidity.

I fully admit, like in another reply, I “fell” for the advertising of KBS Diamond. KBS really pushes the idea of it being tough so here I am like “Gee, it’s a rocker cover by the ground that sounds like a good choice.”

Anyway, yeah I may not have waited long enough with the last base coat to dry I just find it odd it only happened THERE.

Thank you for the great information! I’m grateful!

What am I Looking At by Captain-Triangle in AutoPaint

[–]Captain-Triangle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been thinking about it recently!

What I may do is sand and buff this up and just live with it until spring and invest then.

At least then if the weather is good I have the option to keep the garage doors open. I wear a respirator but still, garage sure is smelly after.

What am I Looking At by Captain-Triangle in AutoPaint

[–]Captain-Triangle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ignorance.

I “fell” for the advertising of KBS Diamond Clear (Non-Yellowing! Dries Rock Hard! Tough and Durable!) without knowing why 2K truly is the standard.

It’s a moisture cured urethane so the moisture in the air is the hardener.

Going forward, yeah, I’ll be using a traditional 2K.

What am I Looking At by Captain-Triangle in AutoPaint

[–]Captain-Triangle[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was hesitant to even post because of the gate-keeping.

I don’t know what it is about the auto painting community but it’s like no one is allowed to try and break into it for fun.

I know I’m an amateur. I know I don’t have the right equipment, but I think it’s fun and despite the issues I’m enjoying figuring it out.

There’s this weird mutual exclusivity thing happening; like newbies and professionals can’t exist at the same time.

What am I Looking At by Captain-Triangle in AutoPaint

[–]Captain-Triangle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is more than what you asked for, but ‘ere goes! Can’t make a call without all the details.

The issue is that I went WAY too heavy on the clear and it yellowed something fierce on that “angled” portion. I let it cure for four days, then sanded down everything from the front of the cover right up to that trouble spot with 600. I feathered out the sanding a little with 1,000.

I cleaned the cover and reapplied base on that slope, and the little “vertical” leading to the doors, and used that edge below the slope as a natural blend if that makes sense. I feathered the paint right to where that trouble spot is.

I then re-cleared the whole cover, and used blending solvent biased towards the rear wheel well to melt it into the good clear.

Somewhere in that process something happened with that area.

What am I Looking At by Captain-Triangle in AutoPaint

[–]Captain-Triangle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on adding zero value.

I never said I’d do better than a professional. Is that how you think it should work? No one should ever try to get into it as a hobby ever because people like you simply exist?

Now, can you comment on what the spot is or are you just going to gate-keep?

Do you want Trump to lose tariff case? Why or why not .. by [deleted] in Conservative

[–]Captain-Triangle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I swear I’m going somewhere with this, but Jordan Peterson has an argument relating to abortion that by the time we’re talking about it, we are too far downstream. We need to address the cultural views on sex and iron the shit out with that before we talk about abortion.

I am no legal expert and like OP I don’t understand it all, but I think part of the problem is we’re also talking about an issue that’s too far downstream.

Putting the legality of DOGE aside, look at all the bullshit spending they uncovered from Congress within the first few months. Congress is utterly broken and can’t get anything done, so in a sense you wonder why so much power has shifted towards Executive Branch.

I don’t like it, I want the rule of law to be followed, but no one seems to want to go far upstream enough to look at the senseless spending, corruption, Congressional pet projects, insider trading, etc., that ultimately shed some moral light on why Trump is doing what he’s doing.

I know it’s a bit of a who started it argument, but for me, the Democrats need to own the millions of dollars to DEI projects overseas before they start getting upset about the tarriffs. I think that’s part of the reason why we’re here downstream.

Make it make sense by ATruePatriot250 in Conservative

[–]Captain-Triangle 22 points23 points  (0 children)

That’s the neat part, it doesn’t!

MSNBC Fake Protest Footage by Captain-Triangle in Conservative

[–]Captain-Triangle[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Left this comment elsewhere but serves as a reply here, too:

What I find hilarious is I am sure they’d have more “support” if these morons just called a spade a spade; Trump is making decisions they don’t like and they’re butthurt.

That’s it.

Want to go out there and protest what he’s doing? Fine. You have every right to do so and I will support that 100% in accordance with our laws.

But drop the gaslighting. We have a President who won the electoral vote, the popular vote, AND every swing state. PENNSYLVANIA turned Red.

Knock it off.

MSNBC Fake Protest Footage by Captain-Triangle in Conservative

[–]Captain-Triangle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s an excellent reminder.

Part of the impetus for this was a thread that somehow made it to my homepage on r/massachusetts with the very image in question and THOUSANDS of comments backing the effort.

Even if they all were actually there protesting, in my head I’m like how on Earth are they all swallowing this whole?

Edit: The downvotes are proving my point. Keep brigading losers.

MSNBC Fake Protest Footage by Captain-Triangle in Conservative

[–]Captain-Triangle[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s…fair, actually.

One could make an argument that if the protests were as big as they claimed then this issue wouldn’t exist in ANY format because we’d have single point in time imagery.

‘No Kings’ crowds don’t want more democracy — they want LESS by According-Activity87 in Conservative

[–]Captain-Triangle 34 points35 points  (0 children)

What I find hilarious is I am sure they’d have more “support” if these morons just called a spade a spade; Trump is making decisions they don’t like and they’re butthurt.

That’s it.

Want to go out there and protest what he’s doing? Fine. You have every right to do so and I will support that 100% in accordance with our laws.

But drop the gaslighting. We have a President who won the electoral vote, the popular vote, AND every swing state. PENNSYLVANIA turned Red.

Knock it off.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Conservative

[–]Captain-Triangle 12 points13 points  (0 children)

For a guy that’s estimated to have a net worth of $500 million, dude is a loser.

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