painting hood

[mcx]

i need opinions on what is the easiest way to spray paint a hood that is off the car...lay it flat or mount vertical??...its being sprayed with lacquer...color and clear,,thx,mike

[Ferrariferg]

I've always been told to paint a panel in the same position it will be on the car. So doors are vert and hoods and trunk lids are horizontal.

[mcx]

i painted the hood and its decent for a first timer...i want to wet sand the clear coat[orange peel] and was wondering how long should i wait for the lacquer to cure??

[Ferrariferg]

Not sure. Check the can of paint or contact the manufacturer. I would say wait a week but I hear some people do it after 24 hours.

[Evan Purple240zt]

You used lacquer? Wow.

 

Not sure, you are supposed to wet sand typical paints within 24 hours of full cure for ease of sanding.

 

Evan

[Ferrariferg]

I would say do a google search on wet sanding lacquer.

[godsrocks2000]

Always lay the hood flat, it helps prevent runs in the Base and clear. And as far as wet sanding, it depends on how much reducer to hardener you put in. Its alway safe to wait 72 hours + . you will know its to soon if it clogs up your wet sanding paper fast. Do yourself a favor and wait one week. If you looking for a show car finish, wait!