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Hi, I will be painting my pickup truck with acrylic enemal paint my question is do I have to sand new paint after it dries before applying clearcoat?
Hi Abraam,
It all depends on how soon after that you plan to apply the clearcoat. Usually most brands of Acrylic Enamels have an open time of about a week. That can vary with temp, humidity, air flow, and even activator strength. My suggestion is check with the paint manufacturer and follow their guidelines for re-coating or clear-coating.
Auto body repair & detailing
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Gary
Expertise
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.
Experience
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.
Education/Credentials
PPG Trained and Certified. Training with 3M products and Meguair's products.
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