Scaley white Mustang help painting...

[bobbyraz49]

I primed and sanded the car then applied Rust-Oleum 2X spray paint. It has worked well for me in the past.
Well now the finish has the orange peel effect. Suggestions ?
Was wondering if...used the asoprophyl alcohol bath and try again.
Or can I strip it and coat it with the Future floor polish and then repaint it.

Suggestions welcomed !
Many thanks.

[philo426]

You might be able to polish it out if you have the polishing kit.Otherwise,strip it down and re spray.one tip is to immerse the can in warm water for a few minutes.makes the paint flow better and lessens the chance of orangepeel.

[TsgtRet]

Ditto on the above advice; one additional recommendation, after stripping wash the body with Dawn dishwashing liquid/warm water and once you dry it try not to handle it with your bare hands (body oils).

[dr fabio]

Are you trying to paint in cold and high humidity environment? Wait for summer or paint in the wife's kitchen where its nice and warm :D

[bobbyraz49]

Thanks all !!!
Will strip/wash/repaint.
The weather here is BEAUTIFUL !!! Mid 70's and minimal humidity.
And....I'm in Buffalo.

[waaytoomuchintothis]

Is that the first good weather Buffalo ever had?

I have a lot of experience with these white kits as well as the Camaros. I can tell you that the clear coating on these is insanely tough and thick. I use 91% isopropyl, used about 20 minutes at a time, then I scrape the clearcoat off with the back of my thumb. Once you get it going, you will have it off in no time. But don't treat it like paint- it isn't paint, its an acrylic seal. That's why its so tough.

[bobbyraz49]

Well I have the car painted red.
It was a bit of work but worth it.
Thanks to all suggestions !!
Now it is time for the Future Floor Wax covering.

[dreinecke]

I also recommend using 0000 steel wool to rough the body and give the primer something to "bite" into. I also warm my spray cans in hot water - you'll be amazed at how much better the paint flows.

Look forward to seeing it!

[bobbyraz49]

Warming the paint seemed to help ! TY