I've done enamel patch work before, but never worked with base/clear coats. The rear bumper on the IROC was hit hile parked, and some paint has come off a small section about 4 x 2 inches. IS there any special to apply the base/clear coat?? With enamel i just sanded, painted the color and waxed it later. Do apply the base coat, then right away the clear, or do i compound the base before applying the clear etc.

Thanks guys

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Sat "IROCkid" Bimrah
1989 IROC-Z 5.0 L / 5 spd

 

I believe Chris wrote a killer article on this in the tech article section, check it out.

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-Bill
-=ICON Motorsports=-
Boston Chapter
91Z28, (in progress) 3.8L, TE63-1 turbo, MSD50lb injectors, Hemco upper, ported TTA heads, 62MM TB, Red's XP fuel pump, 3.73s, vigilante (stall to be determined)

 

I'm not a fan of blending because it's not as durable as a regular coat of paint, but unfortunately it's done often because it's cheaper than painting a whole panel and color matching tends to be more forgiving.

Anyway, wetsand a large area with 600-800 grit paper until it's not shiny anymore. Don't overdo it because factory clearcoat isn't amazingly thick. Paint the color over the affected area (duh) then go 50% to 100% farther with the clear. After it dries, wetsand the whole un-masked area with 1500 until you can't feel any overspray or that sort of crap, then buff the whole panel.

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