I was ready to monstaline my roof which is typically faded. But it has crossed my mind to try spraying it. I have sprayed race motorcycle bodywork before and got results that were good enough for a race bike. To be honest that is about all i am hoping for. The truck looks OK but honestly gets washed about 2 times a year and is usually covered in dirt and grime. Plus this is only the roof.
So my basic plan would be to sand the roof with a orbital sanded with say 80, 150, 400? mostly to get all the clear off and get it as smooth as possible. Wipe REALLY well with MEK and spray a few light cotes of auto primer. Should i sand again and what grit at that point?. Then a few (3-4) light coats of color, wait specified time between coats and then a few coats of clear. Then wet sand a little after it is all dry. Is that about right?
I do remember the time i painted bikes, if i sprayed the clear to light it kind of just misted it and didnt get that smooth shiny clear look. Too heavy and obviously runs. Makes me think the color can go on nice and thin but clear might need a LITTLE heavier?
I hope this does not sound like i am asking "how do i do a s*** paint job". I am just being realistic with what i expect. I would have been happy to role on a liner up top. But the more i looked at it the color difference kind of breaks up the lines on the a pillars of the truck. So i figure it cant hurt to try spraying the OEM paint color. Besides, at some point i am going to repaint the hood. And that i will be willing to do more "proper" job.
So my basic plan would be to sand the roof with a orbital sanded with say 80, 150, 400? mostly to get all the clear off and get it as smooth as possible. Wipe REALLY well with MEK and spray a few light cotes of auto primer. Should i sand again and what grit at that point?. Then a few (3-4) light coats of color, wait specified time between coats and then a few coats of clear. Then wet sand a little after it is all dry. Is that about right?
I do remember the time i painted bikes, if i sprayed the clear to light it kind of just misted it and didnt get that smooth shiny clear look. Too heavy and obviously runs. Makes me think the color can go on nice and thin but clear might need a LITTLE heavier?
I hope this does not sound like i am asking "how do i do a s*** paint job". I am just being realistic with what i expect. I would have been happy to role on a liner up top. But the more i looked at it the color difference kind of breaks up the lines on the a pillars of the truck. So i figure it cant hurt to try spraying the OEM paint color. Besides, at some point i am going to repaint the hood. And that i will be willing to do more "proper" job.
