New Paint

[zach103]

Put some Brightside on the cap cuz i didn't like the grey.. so my question is how to make it even shinier?

 

[bhammer]

Re: New Paint

Since it is a urathane, you could wetsand with 1200, then 2000, then 4000. You could go up to 12000 then apply a good quality clear coat. Then wetsand the clearcoat and polish the heck out of it. That is how I did an old pickup truck years ago. That was recomended from a guy who did clasic cars.

A qulified painter will come along with a simpler method, I am sure.

 

[wca_tim]

Re: New Paint

I'm no qualified painter - a backyrad hack at best most days... but I'm pretty sure that most good quality clear coats will pull brightsides...

In my experience, brightsides is a soft paint and is just not as glossy as a good single stage two part polyurethane paint. I think it gets harder for about tyhe first month though. If I were you I would contact interlux and see what they say. In addition, I'm thinking that you might wait a few weeks and then try to buff it out with something like 3m finesse it or if that's not enough, start with a little more aggressive polish or compound and then finish off with finess it or machine glaze...

Hope this is helpful

 

[gcboat]

Re: New Paint

Hey Zach -

Tim's correct on the two part clear. It will attack the underlying Briteside and make it crack and look like alligator skin. Now, you still might be able to find a single pack clear but it is truly a waste of time and money. Won't last, will start to yellow in no time and is not that abrasive resistant.
Buffing and waxing is your next best option. However - the finish should be a least 30 days old and start with the lightest grade buffing compound you can find. 3M Finesse It ll is approx. 1200 grit. They make lighter grades but you'll need to scrounge around for them.
On a personal note - leave it alone !! In all actuality all you be doing is removing good paint film and adding wax in its place. The cured paint film takes a lot more beating than ole' wax does.
Just out of curiosity how did you apply your finish?

Jerry