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my husband is painting a car but right when he applies the paint it starts to crack, and he starts all over again its been already a month and is the same thing, he keeps sanding again, can u give me an advice. Thank you
He's using an incompatible topcoat over the primer- if he used a 2 part catalyzed primer surfacer, then he can't use laquer topcoat over it. Either that, or the pain underneath is so badly degraded that it needs stripped. You need to strip paint if it was peeling, and that is the reason for refinishing. The paint can craze at the feather edge. Bill
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William Forster
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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.
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