BWRex Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 I went with the textured look and the durability of Herculiner bedliner in the engine compartment in the 240Z,(turned out nice,extremely tough,IMO)but the surfaces are very rough,and will make cleaning almost impossible.Are there any products that I could use like a thick clearcoat,possibly gelcoat,that would fill the textured surface a little for a smoother,'hammered' look,and to make cleaning easier?Any input,product info would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buZy Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 MEK may cut it down to the patina surface you desire. It's mean stuff but you could try small test area and see the effect if any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWRex Posted April 17, 2006 Author Share Posted April 17, 2006 I was looking more along the lines of a thicker topcoat to fill the roughness somewhat,rather than a solvent to break it down.I may try it,but hopefully there's a way around it.I think POR15 makes a coating called Glisen PC that may work.Anyone work with this POR product?Any other suggestions?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Might try a good coat of wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWRex Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 Wax didn't have any effect,other that put a little shine on it!:icon12:Still way too rough.A couple brushon applications of some type of thicker clear/sealant would do it to fill some of the voids,I'm just not sure of some of the auto paint products out there in regaurds to consistency,adherence ability,etc.Herculiner is made up of a polyurethane paint,with rubber granules added. I'm beginning to think I've made a costly mistake on my engine compartment:icon_frow .....Any other possible methods?or recommended products? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 what about lightly sanding it down??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Wax won't make it smoother, just easier to clean. Of course it will need to be rewaxed everytime you wash it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWRex Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 That Herculiner is some tough stuff.I gave the angle grinder a try,but once it heats up,it clogs the sanding disks almost instantly.I'll give the Corner Cat(palm sander)a go,but almost anticipating the same result.Can't hurt though.The surface after waxing was shinier and more slick,but the surface is still way too rough a texture.Question on my last post:(obviously coming from a paint novice:confused2 )Aren't most auto clearcoats mostly a polyurethane product?Since the surface is textured,instead of spraying,brushing coats probably wouldn't leave noticable brushmarks,also I would think adherence poly to poly would be ideal.I'd apply several thin coats for buildup,with a light scuff sand between,eventually making the surface a little smoother.Again,just a thought from someone basically teaching myself autobody,but seems feasible.Any thoughts,opinions,recommedations,welcome,and anticipated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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