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Expert: William Forster - 11/27/2007


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Just applied clear coat over a metallic and have 'little threads' all over the place. What caused this and can I sand it back and clear coat it again?

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The threads probably came off of your clothes, or something in the spray area. If you can see the threads through the clear, like a black thread on a white surface, clearing won't help. You need to color over them. Now, if the threads are barely visible, and have mostly just left bumps on the surface, these can be sanded out with 1500 and polished with a buffer.

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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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