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Expert: - 3/26/2008


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Hello,
About 2 years ago I finished up a 5+ year project... rodding a '36 Chevy coupe. I selected PPG (Black) base/clear for my paint. (Been years since I painted a car and had never used a 2 stage product). The paint actually turned out pretty good but  
I messed up in a few places (like around the back window or where a bead is). I think I allowed the clear to go on too thick and, over time it lifted. These are all small problem areas. Is there a known process I can use to spot repair these problems?

Answer
Hi Dave,

Yes, you can spot repair the base color no problem. Basically, just feather out the area to be painted with 320 grit and prime that area. Since you're using black you'll need to seal it as well. For Clear, You have two ways of doing it. The very best way would be prep the whole panel that you intend to spot with base using 1000 grit. After you have finished spotting the base in clear the whole panel. This is best because you don't have to worry about blending the clear in. (Clear will eventually peel where it is blended) If you decide you want to blend the clear in, you can get a product called DX840 Blendease. It's designed to be used immediately after clearing, over the dry sprayed area of clear-coat. It does a good job at melting in the repair. The only problem is even though you can't visual see a break edge in the clear it's still there and in a few years it will begin to peel where you done your clear blend. I hope this help you!

Gary
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    CommentGary, Thanks for the quick response! I didn't know about "DX840 Blendease". Even though it sounds like its 'not forever' I will probably try it as 3-4 problem areas are on the body.


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I can answer most questions on auto refinishing materials. Especially PPG products. I have knowledge in the latest repair materials and techniques. When it comes to automotive paint I have a solid understanding of how things work.

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I have worked in a PPG paint retail/wholesale business for the last 15 years. I have dealt with many issues regarding paint and repair materials on a daily basis over the years. I don't know that I have all the answers but I would be willing to try.

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PPG Trained and Certified. Training with 3M products and Meguair's products.

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