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Expert: William Forster - 6/13/2009


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I sprayed a cavalier hood after prepping but ran low on color. The color looked close off the car but when I put it on its definitly lighter. Since I already cleared can I just scuff and rebase or what? The 1st base actually had some light orange peal also. Will the new paint cover this problem also? Thanks

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Sand the hood with 1000 wet to plain down the orange peel blend the fenders to avoid the mis-matching color0 only color the tops of the fenders intentionally, let the base overspray down the sides without actually trying to color them, then clear the enitre fenders and hood. Bill

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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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