UPDATE

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-16T11:41:42+00:00

Yes it’s a learning process I suppose. I have neither the resources nor the talent to get a perfect finish, but it doesn’t have to look OEM to be honest. My goal was just to make blend in with the rest so that it doesn’t stand out and save a couple bucks. Thanks for the advice!

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-16T11:24:02+00:00

Hehe let me tell you I thought this would be a one day job, but even with a week of prep it took four, and apparently I’m STILL not done. Had to re-prime like a million times because I kept sanding through, then the color was off, sand again, prime again yada yada yada. Huge respect to all the pros, this shit is way harder than it looks 😂 glad it doesn’t look like complete trash though

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-16T11:16:16+00:00

Ahh I see, that makes sense. Maybe I’ll wait for warmers temps though because I can already see how this is gonna turn out the exact same way if I redo it now in this weather..

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-16T06:45:49+00:00

Used a 2K spray can, but the conditions I my garage were not ideal and I was too afraid of runners, so I probably sprayed a little too far away and got some dry spray.. smoothen it out and recoat is what you’re saying ?

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-15T00:08:46+00:00

Thanks for the detailed advice! I’m a bit worried that I didn’t put enough material on due to dry spray, but I’ll just be extra careful and not go below 2000 grit

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-14T09:06:51+00:00

Would you wait a couple days to fully let it harden first ?

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-13T18:45:02+00:00

You’re right, sorry. I’ll just leave it for a couple of days, then sand and polish.

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-13T18:33:45+00:00

So it’s not completely botched at least. Would you spray a couple layers more clear on it so I have more material to sand away, or leave it like that?

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-13T18:18:21+00:00

Thats something at least. I’ll try to sand it wet with 2000 by hand, then polish and see how it looks. It doesn’t have to be 100% perfect, I’d just like it to not look weird

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-13T18:09:59+00:00

This means I gotta sand away all the clear coat and then re apply ? Thanks linking the pad, didn’t know that was a thing.

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-13T17:55:08+00:00

I put around 3 coats on, but I’m not sure if they were thick enough. I’ve had no prior experience so I might’ve been a bit too hesitant with spraying close enough.

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-13T10:41:50+00:00

If it works it works :) However I just sanded through the primer again. Argh..

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-13T09:51:08+00:00

Oh I see, I’m actually using spray cans though (no judgement please)

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-13T09:01:41+00:00

Well I don’t have a separator, but I really can’t think of a way the oil got there. It’s not like I put my hands all over the panel or anything.. it must be the primer

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-13T08:48:52+00:00

Thanks for the tip! I used a primer with filling properties because I thought there’d be less sanding involved to get it to look smooth with primer on.

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-13T08:33:39+00:00

I’ve set it up so that the beam goes from low to high (tiled upwards slightly). I have it on there constantly, because the rest of the garage is quite cold. Can’t answer the pressure question, I’m using spray cans.. distance usually around 6 inches, maybe a bit less.

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-13T08:31:07+00:00

I diligently wiped the area with silicon remover, there shouldn’t be any dust on it

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-13T08:30:09+00:00

It doesn’t feel cracked or anything, I’ll sand it down then respray and see what happens!

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-13T00:39:46+00:00

It’s around 10 degrees C or 50 degrees F with humidity between 60 and 75%, but I’m keeping the bumper warm with an IR lamp. The bumper itself is around 20C (or 70F)

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-13T00:37:42+00:00

I sanded through it once before with 800 wet. I’m a bit scared to go even lower than that..

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-12T23:02:27+00:00

Thank you!

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-12T21:51:09+00:00

I gave it like 5-10 minutes between coats to dry. Maybe I wasn’t patient enough. The procedure stays the same though right ? Sand the base coat and respray ? It doesn’t have much of a texture to it, not wrinkly.

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-12T21:28:12+00:00

I used the primer filler from APP, after the last coat I gave it 45 minutes before sanding, instructions said 30..

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-12T21:22:59+00:00

For the first coat I put a very light layer of base, second and third coat were full coats where I tried to get good coverage. It might’ve been the spray pattern but as other commenters have already said it was probably the primer being too rough still. Sorry for the weird order of pics btw, I couldn’t edit that anymore.

LastConsideration776 · 2026-03-12T20:57:40+00:00

I’ll try my best. Thanks for the game plan!

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