Sgt JB Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 If anyone knows this, I'd appreciate it. I stripped, and repainted my lid, as it wasn't even close in shine to the rest of the paint jobs I did on the armor. However, the back didn't come out as good as the front. I don't want to strip it again, as it's really a pain. So I'm wondering of anyone has painted over Rustoleum Professional High Performance after it's dried. Can I sand it down a little, and just treat it like I'm starting over? or will I mess it up? I'm going to mask off the front to prevent over spray getting on the good parts, but I'd like to get opinions. Thx all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naatsirhc[TK] Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 When I have paint issues I usually wet sand that area with 200,400 and 600. Sometimes just 400,600. Make sure it is clean before you spray again. I had to do this with my blaster. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2155TK[TK] Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) Hey bro! read this thread. a lot of info and i guess you guys have the same dilemma of getting a flat finish. ----- Edited December 5, 2020 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt JB Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) LUIS TK-2155 said: Hey bro! read this thread. a lot of info and i guess you guys have the same dilemma of getting a flat finish. ----- good thread. I wasn't having so much an issue with shine, more that the back didn't have the 'wet' look that the front did, it was a little rough. think I'm going to sand it down, mask off the front, and redo the back. Edited December 5, 2020 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Fury[TK] Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Hmm that is a tough one. My concern with masking off the front is that no matter what, there will be a line from the two different coatings. I guess you can try it and see how it comes out, it might be subtle enough that nobody but you will notice. I guess if not, you can just always do it again. Good luck on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt JB Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Hmm that is a tough one. My concern with masking off the front is that no matter what, there will be a line from the two different coatings. I guess you can try it and see how it comes out, it might be subtle enough that nobody but you will notice. I guess if not, you can just always do it again. Good luck on it. moot point, I decided that it's good enough as is. I'm being a perfectionist with wanting to repaint. it's only a small spot by the left ear in the back. I'm just going to buff it a bit with some rubbing compound and it'ss make it a little shinier. Rest looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Just remember to let your paint job cure before sanding and repainting (rustoleum takes about 2 weeks to fully cure) If you don't you can expect your new paintjob to wrinkle up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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