Matt finish on new paint

[russ8585]

Hi All,

Looking for a bit of help. Ive repaired some rust/scratches on my Aygo. Ive managed to get a decent colour match for the base coat and applied clear Lacquer. Both were spray cans from Halfords (3-4 coats each). The final result has come out with a matt finish and rough to the touch. The Lacquer said it would produce a high gloss finish. How can I bring the new paint to a gloss finish to match the rest of the car?

The Lacquer said to wait a week before polishing/waxing for the best finish.

Ive ordered some Turtle Wax Ceramic Polish & Wax. Hoping this will bring out a glossy finish.

[Rhymes with Paris]

No expert on paint, but did you heat the rattle cans in hot water, NOT dry heat (safety reasons), before using? not so important to do when weather is warm , but is if on the coolish side.

Does the finish look like orange peel? Too thick coats etc.

what about prep ? It is 90%of painting,if rough, any amount of paint and lacquer will be rough too.

and no amount of polishing will cure that.

As I said,no expert here, but did do a lot of rattle cans a long time ago on old bangers.

others may well come along later with better advice .

it may be that you will have to strip and do it again to get a good finish.

 

[flash22]

Rough as in orange peel, leave it a week or so then use some cutting compound, you may need to knock it back with some 2000 grit then cut and polish

[russ8585]

Hi All,

I think Im going to sand the Lacquer off and start again. Im going to do the bonnet first and see how I get on. I think I will be able to get a loan of an Orbital sander and a spraygun.

 

Where is the best place to get paint and Lacquer?

What would I need to get?

Ive got my colour code (1E0).

[Basil-BarryC]

You could try www.paintnuts.co.uk enter your reg no and they’ll give the correct colour code etc? Also they have a good advice and tips section for help etc 

 

Have found them to be very efficient in the past when looking for a Mazda colour match