This blog and video below is Part 3 on this Honda Integra Type R Repair &b Paint process, it will be focusing on the clear coat stage and I will be using my trusty old DeVilbiss GTI Pro lite 1.3mm and the TE20 air cap.
I am using Standox HS clear coat mixed at a 2:1 ratio and 10% reducer using a 2 coat application method, the colour is Nighthawk black pearl paint code B92P.
In Part 1 I went through repair, prime, prep, masking and in Part 2 we covered the basecoat stage so if you missed them be sure watch them first.
I gave the LumaIII Spray Gun light another try and was not overly impressed with how I am constantly blinded by the light that is total overkill especially when I have a good lighting system in my spray booth, a simple brightness adjuster would improve the product immensely and if the next model is released with one then it may get the thumbs up from The Gunman but for now I think they need to do a little more real world testing and get some feedback on the product, it is also extremely expensive for what is essentially an LED light.
Hello Gunny, I’ve commented before but couldn’t resist another! I’m the one that has returned to painting after off and one efforts since finishing my Coach Painter Apprenticeship in 1963.
I’ve owned my own Spray Shop and can verify what you are advising newcomers to the trade. If you are not prepared to work LLLL…OOOO….NNNNN….GGGGG…hours then don’t bother considering painting. My self employed time could take me from 8.00am to maybe on the odd occasion 2.00am the next day depending on the importance of the job.Not that people today would be allowed to work such long hour in one stretch due to H/S Rules.
I now just just follow your up to date methods purely as a hobby but still have the same enthusiasm as I did back then, 50+ years ago.
I might add also that after using AID Mk 2 Spray guns,(the gun of the day), back then, my first new gun was a DeVilbiss as they were then just becoming popular. (Gravity feed guns weren’t popular then as 2Pk wasn’t in use then).
I’ll keep watching you on here and of course on Youtube as there are things on there that everyone can learn from.
Regards, Don.
ps. Still looking for some “Shit” over here in the UK but doesn’t appear to be much around.
Thanks again for taking the time to comment mate, I have another blog/video coming on Wednesday that is pretty special, Automotive Spray Painting Apprenticeship. Then a 2nd anniversary video on Saturday. Stay tuned mate big things to come.
Paint some shit7bog that car!
Turned out nicely! Always liked that color. You’re a painter when you can paint your way out of a situation, and that does indeed take years of practice. I completely agree, best “job” in the world. I love it. Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life!
So true mate, I do feel sometimes guilty for being payed to Spray Paint because I love it so much.
1 question 1.1-1.2-1.3 for best results on flat cleer y tanks you the best.