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Old Jan 18, 2021 | 09:23 PM
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I always did 1 coat etch primer, as many coats as filler primer to get the block smooth (my OCD lol), 3-4 of the base coat, and then finally 3-4 of clear sanding the final two coats
Okay I am no body & paint guy so you'll have to help me out here.

Why do you sand the last two coats of clear? What grit? How do you get into all the nocks & crannies? I did 3 coats of the self etching primer & 3 coats of the orange. I've got 2 coats of the clear right now.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2021 | 01:46 AM
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Okay I am no body & paint guy so you'll have to help me out here.

Why do you sand the last two coats of clear? What grit? How do you get into all the nocks & crannies? I did 3 coats of the self etching primer & 3 coats of the orange. I've got 2 coats of the clear right now.
Just to get the best finish as possible. It's just my OCD and isn't necessary. I just like to open my hood and people in shock of how pretty the motor is.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2021 | 02:35 AM
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Just to get the best finish as possible. It's just my OCD and isn't necessary. I just like to open my hood and people in shock of how pretty the motor is.
This is a trail Jeep engine compartment I can promise you it'll be dirty within the first 2 months it's running.

I have 2 coats of clear on it now. Should I put more or?? And remember this is a flat paint and flat clear so it isn't gunna sparkle.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2021 | 10:51 AM
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This is a trail Jeep engine compartment I can promise you it'll be dirty within the first 2 months it's running.

I have 2 coats of clear on it now. Should I put more or?? And remember this is a flat paint and flat clear so it isn't gunna sparkle.
You have to read the paint in a sense. Spray can will give you the thinnest costs possible so I would do at least one more
 
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Old Jan 19, 2021 | 11:06 AM
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It ain't gonna get any easier than it is right now. If there is still paint in the can, spray another coat.
 
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It ain't gonna get any easier than it is right now. If there is still paint in the can, spray another coat.
You're damn funny. Yep I'll throw another coat on now as I'd sure hate to try and do it in the Jeep.
 
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You're damn funny. Yep I'll throw another coat on now as I'd sure hate to try and do it in the Jeep.
You are using ceramic paint and clear right?
 
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Originally Posted by MoparFanatic21
You are using ceramic paint and clear right?
VHT Flameproof™ Coating -- High Heat Coating (vhtpaint.com)

SP100 Primer

SP114 Flat Orange

SP115 Satin Clear
 
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Got all the tape off and the block is looking really good. Turned out pretty good.




Then ran a tap thru all the head bolt holes in the block and then installed the head studs. Moving forward.


 
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Originally Posted by Wildman4x4nut
Got all the tape off and the block is looking really good. Turned out pretty good.




Then ran a tap thru all the head bolt holes in the block and then installed the head studs. Moving forward.

Looks good!
 
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