Body Paint

Top Coating (cont'd)

 6-10  

Drying

After spraying the clear coat, allow it to dry for 10 minutes, then force dry it with infrared lamps or other industrial dryer.

NOTE: Follow the top coat manufacturer's instructions for drying times.

  1. Polishing/buffing

Check that the clear coat has dried thoroughly.

The clear coat is cooled.

  1. Any adhesion or roughness on the top coat should be wet sanded and repaired.
Use the #1200~#2000 and crystal block.

  1. Polish any roughness caused by sanding.

NOTE: Clean the top coat surface frequently so you do not damage the clear coat with the polishing particles.

Use a buffing towel, buffing wool and compound.
  1. Finishes up with buffing.

NOTE:

  • Do not use a power buffer.
  • Do not polish too much; use light hand pressure.
Use the buffing sponge, fine compound, very fine compound, then ultra fine compound.

  1. After buffing, remove the masking paper and tape, and thoroughly wash the entire vehicle.