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Clear coat tape line problem
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Fri Feb 25, 2022 7:45 pmby Elimak
I got a problem with A clear coat tape line, I’ve been sanding it down with 1000 grit but it doesn’t want to go away I feel like I’m going to just burn through now if I keep sanding.
What do I do in this situation?
Re: Clear coat tape line problem
Posted:
Fri Feb 25, 2022 11:46 pmby '68 Coronet R/T
You should clear the entire panel and not try to blend it in.
I would tape off the rest of the car, leaving just that panel exposed. Dull the surface with 800 grit or a grey scotchbrite pad. Clean it and spray the entire panel. Problem solved.
Re: Clear coat tape line problem
Posted:
Sat Feb 26, 2022 6:52 amby NFT5
That's not a tape line.
As above, grey scotch the entire section (not P800 in case you burn through), followed by a light coat of your base coat colour - just enough to cover that edge, and then reclear the whole section.
Re: Clear coat tape line problem
Posted:
Sat Feb 26, 2022 7:47 pmby Elimak
I guess I have no choice but to re clear the panel, I just thought there would be a easier way to fix this.
Re: Clear coat tape line problem
Posted:
Sat Feb 26, 2022 7:50 pmby '68 Coronet R/T
After a closer look at your picture, I would follow NFT5's advice and blend in your base coat as well.
If you just shoot clear, that is going to still show.