Thanks, it’s been 25 years since I’ve last painted a car. It’s good to get information like this. First time I’ve painted with a microflake base/clear coat. It came out great, but I haven’t buffed it yet.

Straight and to the point. Thank you so much!

No wonder why this is the top video on the topic. No bullshit, straight to the information, clear and well explained. Thanks!

@christopherbrock8913

4 ай бұрын

Yea I wish all information on cars was this fast to get to

@anthonyanderson9963

3 ай бұрын

Dude straight on the truth. 1st he said 24 hours to wet sand, Then he said 30 to 90 days. Which is it. I'd rather wait 30 to 90 days. You will mess up the clear because it's to soft and not cured. 2nd: You will have a reaction in your clear coat folks. Just tell the truth!

Exactly what I wanted and needed to know thank you for your wisdom you're a great teacher. Peace

good stuff.cool.thanx for gettn back to me.ill prolly wait to wetsand and buff the 90 days because i wana wax right after.

Quick and to the point. I like it!

Answered my questions. Thanks!

Thanks for answering all of my questions about waxing a new car. Well done.

@edubb2491

3 жыл бұрын

I made the mistake of waxing my wifes car hood a day after getting fixed..the next day, the hood looked awful it hazed up..and i was lucky enough to have the shop Wet sand for me..now clear as day🤦

Thanks for the tips appreciate the helpful video

Always helpful info, even for detailers, thanks!

@CarAddictGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This is the most straight forward explanation on this subject that I have seen & it is 100% spot on, thank you very much, many people new to painting need this sort of explanation. Just remember that most paint/clear/thinner directions that are on the tin are written to cover all scenarios. The manufacturers don't know if you will be using their product in winter or summer etc. So they try to be safe and give you basic drying times to cover a broad spectrum of situations. As for me, well, I live in one of the hottest places in Australia where in the middle of winter the daytime Temperature doesn't drop lower than 24 degrees Celsius (75 deg F). At the moment it is mid summer and the Temp outside is 37 deg Celsius (98.6 deg F). I paint Acrylic base coat and clear coat regularly in this heat & only wait 8 hours maximum before wet sanding or buffing. A couple of times (in a rush) in summer I have even done it all within 4 hours without issues.But I do have to be super careful. Most days I have to use retarder thinner in my acrylic to slow down the drying process so I can get the stuff to flow, otherwise the paint & clear dries before it gets on the panel. But that is another story...

Great info just what I needed to know!

This is what I call a perfect video!! Thank you sir!

@anthonyanderson9963

3 ай бұрын

All the nopes in nope land. This is not correct. You will mess up your clear finish is you even think about sanding it. PEOPLE WAIT 30 TO 90 DAYS TO FULLY CURE THE CLEAR COAT!!!!!

Good video Boss appreciated!

Thanks for the tips

Great info, thanks for the video

Thx for the straightforward answer

Very helpful thankyou

Great information! What about emblems? I just painted my Jeep Grand Cherokee liftgate and it looks awesome. I won't wax for 90 days, but what about the emblems? Will they affect the curing? I was going to use foam dbl sided tape from Auto Zone, especially made for vehicle emblems. Thanks again for the great info!

Any reason I can't wet sand and buff the clear on my 68 Cougar that a friend sprayed in '92? It's always been stored, covered with a breathable cover. Spent a yr restoring it, probably a month for paint, sealed whole car after bodywork. He used high quality product, Diamont I think, from White Auto Body, it looked almost perfect then I sprayed and buffed a factory scoop 10yrs later and I can see a little difference, for the better, little smoother and maybe bit deeper, no peel. Had it appraised in 01, paint was listed as excellent.

Thanks dude

Good stuff

Thanks 🙏

How long does it takes a freshly paint car to wait before installing ppf? Thanks

I sprayed acrylic enamel on interior of 1967 pick up. some overspray in places. how do I remove it. JC

I have no video that tells me if I can wet sand base the same day and then apply clear

Question..... Was spraying hot rod black and have sprayed 2 med wet coats and was on light last coat. Water dropped out of the gun hose somehow. I have 2 in line filters ugh..... So how long till I can wet sand and recoat the last coat?

Good info! Thanks

I am sure you have a video already but just looking for the next steps. Ex: What grid sandpaper to use to scuff clear coat then what to use for buffing and Polish etc. thanks for your video's they are great.

@Sroor2023

4 жыл бұрын

Hi friend better I've used to start with 1500 wetsand then 2000 then compound, polish and you are good to go dont go lesser than 1500 unless you have more defects you need to correct in clearcoat

This guy is bang on

Hi, I did a small area over wheel arch paint dupiicolor, 2k clear coat, . Can I Claybar the overspray clear coat that landed around? Also, can I use the clay on the new clear coat. area? Thanks

How long can I wait after wet sanding truck to paint I am doing it myself and can't do it all in a day or two. Truck is inside out of weather.

Some folks say you also risk melting the clear when power buffing too early. Also I made a big gash in my fender because I didn't seat the buffing pad properly. Rookie mistakes costs dollars. Thanks for your tips man.

@anthonyanderson9963

3 ай бұрын

Your telling the full truth.It's too early to mess with your clear coat. All that hard work and mess it up listing to Addict Guy. Thanks for confirming the truth!

Great video! I clear coated about a week ago but I can still imprint my fingernail in the paint. Is it ok to wet sand and buff or should I wait longer? Thank you!!

@CarAddictGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I talked about this in the video - kzread.info/dash/bejne/oZ6as6yagcK4nJc.html

I want to just wax . I used spray can rust oleum acrylic gloss clear automotive grade . how long after can I just wax?? I'm in Los ANGELES it's 90 degrees out here . it's bin 24hours since I sprayed thr car.

Once the bubble goes away in the paint job, how can you know it's time to bluff in 90-degree weather

Since I didn't get to buff within that window.How long should I wait to buff? Is there any reason to be in a hurry,since it's already been over a week? Medical problems just didn't let me do it,but I have buffed old pain't that was fairly easy to bring back a good shine,so I was wondering if I should just let it harden completely. Thanks for all your videos.

@CarAddictGarage

4 жыл бұрын

You can buff older paint. It just takes a little more effort.

Excellent. About to start painting some parts after primer a couple weeks ago. My krypronite is patience 😜

@andypeterson3070

Жыл бұрын

Kryptonite would weaken or potentially kill Superman. So I don't see how it would benefit your patience. Maybe you mean your superpower is patience. 😛

@aircnc9385

Жыл бұрын

@@andypeterson3070 you completely missed their point

@andypeterson3070

Жыл бұрын

@@aircnc9385 I don't believe I did. Explain how you reckon I did.

@andypeterson3070

Жыл бұрын

@@aircnc9385 One week on and still awaiting your explanation. 🤔🤔🤔

Thank you for getting right to the point a lot of videos go on and on and on then you don't even know what they're talkin about or remember what they said so thank you very much

Great video. Thanks Can i scuff new clearcoat and then reclear after couple of weeks ?

@captjay7823

4 жыл бұрын

Flowcoat. Yes, hit it with 400 grit (to 600grit)first. Tony Ritchie and the Gunman do great videos on flowcoat/reclear. After watching them, I painted the truck Toyota OEM red pearl metallic color and 1med 40% solids coat with red/gold micro flake.004" then two med. clear coats over that. Waited about 2 weeks sanded again with 400 and shot High Solids 46% clear with 3 more light, med and med coats and I got a couple of little bitty sags but way less than I feared. Have fun and go it your safe. 1st paint job and I am so happy.

im looking to wetsand and buff in couple months now and was going to wetsand 1500 2000 then 3000 by hand then use 3m rubbing compound and polish by machine.how much compound should i get and also polish.will be on a 2004 yukon xl .would 2 quarts of compound and 1 of polish doit.

@CarAddictGarage

7 жыл бұрын

One quart of each should be more than enough for one job. Here is a link to the products I use. amzn.to/2qUNN4S Thanks for watching.

I’m pairing for first bumper and you went straight to the point. Thx you

@CarAddictGarage

Жыл бұрын

I am glad the video helped.

What about if u want to put a decal on you car, but u just paint and coated it. How long you have to wait till you can put the decal on?

@CarAddictGarage

5 ай бұрын

If it is a stripe or small decal you should be fine after a week or two. However, if it is a large decal or wrap, I would let it fully cure. I would check with the paint manufacturer to see what their cure recommendation are.

I waiting about 18 hours, tried sanding with 2000 and buffing with a orange pad, lots of scratches. It was still so soft that even a blue pad would not get the scratches out. This was at 65 degrees using American AC-385HS.

@CarAddictGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I am not familiar with that clear, but it may take longer in coller temps.

@ivanrobles4716

Жыл бұрын

65 degrees is cold. Here in Texas I wait 12 to 24 hours even when is 90 degrees or more

@swb3248

8 ай бұрын

Did ever figure out how to fix the scratches? I have the same problem. Thanks

@Oouther1

8 ай бұрын

@@swb3248 It’s okay in hot weather, just not cool weather.

what about Johnsons?

How long you you wait if the temperature is 45-55 degrees? I've got my car painted for 5 days and was wondering if it's ok or ready to be cut and buff.

@DirtyRottenBikes

2 жыл бұрын

Follow your paint/clearcoat spec sheets, they will outline what you need to do!

Hello.. if I wet sand and polish before 15 days the shine decrease and need to polish again and again like 4 times each two days.. I already bought a Infrared curing lamp but I haven't use it yet.. I use Matrix clear coat in my body shop. Any recommendations?

@CarAddictGarage

3 жыл бұрын

There is a such thing as die back, but the sand and polish should have taken care of that. Years ago I did have a complete that never dried correctly. It stayed soft. It was very difficult to sand. The rep told me that I shot too many coats too fast, which caused this. You may get your paint rep involved because it could also be a bad batch of clear or catalyst. If anyone else has experienced this problem, please let us know.

Hi I have a problem I wax my car with a wash and wax liquid wash two days after getting my car fully repainted at a local body shop and the car shine is totally gone color got darker too can it be fix please and thanks for your advice

@CarAddictGarage

3 жыл бұрын

You should wait to allow the paint to fully cure before applying wax products. You may not need to sand, but try buffing it to see if that helps.. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nYiNy8yEf7uZgZs.html

What I did not know this information and I already washed fresh clear and left marks in it? How can I fix this?

@anthonyanderson9963

3 ай бұрын

Should've waited 30 to 90 days for clear to fully cure. It has to dry and harden and bond to the paint. Don't ever sand and buff 24 hours after. the material is too soft and the heat from the buffer will whip and spin the clear because the clear it way to soft to take on the abuse. Straight Physics here my man!

do i use 80 grit to color sand paint?

@musicwiz40

2 жыл бұрын

God no!!!!

Thank you for the good video. How long will it take until the paint won't dent if you press it with your fingernail? Also, if the paint / hardener ratio is off by say about 20% will this affect the paint's ability to properly cure?

@CarAddictGarage

4 жыл бұрын

I answered your question in this Q&A video. I hope you find it useful. kzread.info/dash/bejne/l3WsqKiGp7adZZc.html

I recently painted a bike frame and after letting it cure for over 2 months I finally got around to sanding and polishing. I started with 1200 grit and worked my way up through 1500 and 2000 and then polished each piece with turtle wax have polish. Now my frame is nowhere near as shiny as it was before I sanded and polished and there are a few white-ish streak marks on a couple of my pieces. I have no clue what they are and I'm afraid to sand them any more. Any advice would be appreciated. This is the first and last time I try to sand and polish my paint.

@keith38able

4 жыл бұрын

you need to compound,polish then wax to restore shine'

@wedothis1563

2 жыл бұрын

You probably needed to wet sand it and not sand too much.

after the 90 day waiting period would it be wise to clay before wax to get the best clean seal? thanks for your time

@anthonyanderson9963

3 ай бұрын

You are very correct in sharing the truth.

I don’t have a shop, so I’m doing everything outside. If it rains after the clear coat application, is it going to damage anything?

@ivanrobles4716

Жыл бұрын

yes it will damage

I used Sherwin williams fc710 spot panel clear, I've waited a couple days, a couple runs and nibs wet sanded out fine. I then used wool pad and then foam pad but when it comes to a final polish I cannot get rid of the swirl marks. The pads and microfiber towels are clean, could the clear coat just be too soft? Or could it be the quality of the clear coat (around $100 a gal)? It's also black paint so very noticeable. Any advice is appreciated

@CarAddictGarage

5 ай бұрын

I lived in El Dorado near Wichita at that time. I live in Missouri now.

i toiched up sone small spots with a tooth pick .3 weeks ago.can i wax those touch up spots. the rest of truck is ready

@CarAddictGarage

7 жыл бұрын

I'm sure they will be fine to wax. I don't think you will have any problems with touch up spots like that.

Everywhere that I have checked suggest waiting at least 24 hours before cutting and buffing fresh clear coat.

Hello, Why do I have to spray clear coat over new paint when it has to be wet sanded before putting on the compound. I'm just confused why spray it if it has to come off. Can I just use the compound on new paint without spraying the clear coat.? Please help. I appreciate it

@willyra

5 жыл бұрын

i'm sorry..did u really ask for this? if u do that your paint will come off...just google about car paint layer

@CarAddictGarage

5 жыл бұрын

I will try to answer this in an upcoming live video.

@CarAddictGarage

5 жыл бұрын

I answered your question in this live video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/p2t_2K6uoa7YfJs.html

I don't understand what's the deal with "it's gonna be too hard to buff if you wait too long". People buff factory clear all the time, to remove scratches and restore that shine. It's not "hard" at all. I'd be more concerned about burning through the clear into basecoat, then you'll have to redo the clear coat again, and the buffing you've already done.

@anthonyanderson9963

3 ай бұрын

Why do you think paint shops tell you to bring it back in 30 days. Common Sense!

I painted my car yesterday so can I wash it today

What if your paint has a high gloss in it and was advised not to clear coat..how long do I need to wait to wet sand? Great to the point video!

@CarAddictGarage

3 жыл бұрын

This is a single stage you used? Solid colors you can sand and buff with no problem. However, if it is a single stage (no clear) you may disturb the metallic coat. Every brand of paint has different directions, but I thing you would be safe sand and buff the next day if it is not a metallic.

just make sure whatever you use doesnt have uv protection andyou can use detailer

@edubb2491

3 жыл бұрын

How come?

After a complete paint job in 65 degree weather, how long should I wait to daily drive my car again, which was housed in a garage for 1 week? I obviously wont wax anything and or wash my car.... the problem is that I plan on painting everything this fall season.... in NJ 😕

@edubb2491

3 жыл бұрын

Plan sooner..summer?😐

I will be sanding and buffing tomorrow then😩

I would wait the 90 days to buff and wax no point on buffing the paint if you can't apply any protection to the paint, there's a high possibility that you will scratch the paint in that time, just my opinion

@edubb2491

3 жыл бұрын

I made the mistake of waxing my hood the day after it got fixed/painted..the damn hood hazed up!😭

@robog7396

7 ай бұрын

I agree , this guys video makes no sense id wait to for it to fully cure , clear coat can shrink

Ok, maybe someone could help me with this question. I've paint my motorcycle cowl with rustoleum gloss black, and cleared it directly afterwards. My question is, do I still have to wet sand and buff if it looks great, without orange peel , the way it is? Couldn't I just let it harded and be done? Thank you in advance for any help! Love the channel!

@CarAddictGarage

5 жыл бұрын

I am doing a live Q&A video tonight at 7PM. 6/28/19 I will answer this question for you.

@dmartyair

5 жыл бұрын

@@CarAddictGarage Thank you! I will be watching!

@dmartyair

5 жыл бұрын

As a side note. On this cowling. After the peice cured, I sanded smooth with 600 grit wet/dry. Placed OEM graphics, cleared again with another 4 coats and sanded 2000 grit. Then applied 3 more coats with the last 2 super wet. Turned out awesome!! No orange peel, mirror finish... I hope I don't have to sand away the look, but I want it protected from elements.

@CarAddictGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Here s the video replay I answered your question in this live video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/p2t_2K6uoa7YfJs.html

DO YOU KNOW HOW WELL TRUE FINISH CLEAR COAT WILL BUFF

@CarAddictGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I am not familiar with that brand of clear.

My shop told me to wait at least 90 days before cutting and buffing my new paint job. Is that too long? I’m going to pay a shop to do the work but I get conflicting opinions

@Robert-vp6xf

6 жыл бұрын

ANDRE YOUNG if its 2k ie catalyzed paint then go ahead cut and buff the next day. Now laquer... .idk im doing a part now thats given me a lot of trouble but wait a few days at least.

How long to sand her after clear coat?

@CarAddictGarage

Жыл бұрын

With the brands that I have used, I normally sand and buff the next day. It is actually easier to sand and polish before the clearcoat becomes fully hard. But don't use wax, ceramic coating, or anything with silicone until the clearcoat is fully cured.

@Gone_Rogue300

Жыл бұрын

@@CarAddictGarage I mistakenly used my polisher to remove the harden part of a part on my hood with 800 grit. Big big mistake!😂 beginners luck I guess. But I’ll show you the after project in my videos I’ll upload one. It came out really good with the first two cans but it’s not rough now I’m buying this one that protects from the sun Even more. Hopefully 4 cans of clear coat is enough. It was shined and bright until I sanded her down with 800 grit on my polisher.

I ceramic coated 12 days after having my bumpers resprayed, what now

@stektpolse

3 жыл бұрын

How is your bumper now?

@Adrian-cv9gf

3 жыл бұрын

Ravi Singh seems fine! Coating is still working, maybe I’ll be able to see if something is up onde the coating has worn off

after you spray on new clear coat you only have to wait 2 or 3 hours to sand it and you can spray on another layer of claer coat, you do NOT need to wait overnight, that's overkill

@YouKnowWhatNow

5 жыл бұрын

eksine sand and buff, not clear

Holy forking shirt balls 3 months!? Over night for sanding my clear coat right?

Can I buff clear coat after 30 days?

@naturalthing1

2 жыл бұрын

of course

Why would I sand after clear???? After I clear, aren’t I dont

@brython2469

Жыл бұрын

you’ll be left with orange peel

Was that President Trump Hating Stink Dog in that Oreo Cookie Commercial....if so.... Oreo's Crossed Off My list of Cookies to Buy.

@leodavies3811

8 ай бұрын

Doesn't make any sense...MAGAts never do.

@deangailwahl8270

8 ай бұрын

@leodavies3811 That's why you're a Moron. President Trump is nongel, but compared to Biden He sure is. President Trump helped overturn Roe verses Wade, which mostly MURDERS Black Babies. So, any black person who hates President Trump is a IDIOT.

No he didn’t, he talked about doing things and the outcome of it, but when he said I don’t know why? It’s a simple car wash after paint, I’m guessing he is not experienced in all or majority of it and different types of vehicles, it was not informative at all sorry guy, my honest opinion

Dude not straight on the truth. 1st he said 24 hours to wet sand, Then he said 30 to 90 days. Which is it? I'd rather wait 30 to 90 days. You will mess up the clear because it's to soft and not cured. 2nd: You will have a reaction in your clear coat folks. Just tell the truth! Car Addict Garage