I'm in the process of getting my 49 Chevy sedan ready to paint. I skim coated the doors and quarters with filler and block sanded. Then decided to shoot a coat of Evercoat Slick Sand over the areas to take care of any other imperfections. Well, I got in a hurry and forgot to add the hardner to the Slick Sand and didn't discover this until after I shot the stuff on the car. Of course it remained tacky the next day and I realized my mistake. I have razor blade s****ed as much of the Slick Sand off as possible but some residue remains and this is where I need some advice. I'm thinking of wiping the areas down with laquer thinner followed by a dry rag but I'm worried about the filler and how the thinner migh affect it. Will I have a problem if I wipe the thinner off the filler quickly? And if I do this should I let the car set a day or so to make sure the thinner has evaporated before I reshoot with Slick Sand (this time with hardner)? OR...is there a better method? I don't want the final paint lifting or having other problems. Any help appreciated. Thanks.
Hey, I don't know what you wanna top coat this job with, but it's not worth the gamble...................remove ALL of the Slicksand, reblock the panels with 180, and reshoot with the corrected Slicksand mixture. If you attempt to shoot over some of the trapped, uncatilized product, it may well lift once top coated with urethane. " Life ain't no Disney movie "
Man, that ****s. I don't have an answer for you, but I can tell you your not the only one making dumb mistakes like this. I used the wrong type of primer on my decklid, then coated it with epoxy. When I went to block sand it came off in sheets... I've never heard of this Slicksand stuff
I think the thinner is the only way to go. I would let the filler air dry out a day after the wipe down. That way the filler can restabilize. Then if there's any damage from the thinner you can glaze it and go on with your slick sand. I guess it's like feather fill? Then you can block reprime and final sand. I've had to wipe down primer and paint and about anything you can think of. It ****s but it happens. Finding the fastest way out of a jam and back on track is what makes you experienced. I'm very experienced. Because I've made many mistakes. You'll get it straightened out. Best of luck! RS59
You can't be the first one, call slicksand tech line. And then call the filler tech line.. I sure wouldn't risk it, it only gets more expensive and more labor intensive from here.
I think that as long as you don't flood the filler with thinner and give the thinner time to completely evaporate you will be ok. Couple of days should do it. luck
Thanks for the comments fellows. I feel better already. I will probably also call the tech lines tomorrow as suggested just to see if we all agree. I hate paint problems, especially those I create for myself! Thanks again, I love the HAMB and the quick response from experienced people.
I agree with using laquer thinner to wipe it down. Just dont soak it and let it dry really well. If you use it too heavy the edges of your filler will try to lift some...good luck!
you have to use acetone on slicksand it is a fibergl*** primer and if you dont block it out with 80 grit on a 16 inch sanding block or a orbital air file or after you paint it it will look like a kindergardener did bondo work on your car were there is no bondo you can take laqure thinner mix with bondo till it is like a thin a gravy add more thinner if disired and 1 part laquer primer and then hardener and you have the same ****
I put the wrong act. In primer one time it was hard to get off.I got it off paint job was great .you learn from mistakes
Wash the residue off with laquer thinner,wet on a clean towel,let it breath out for a day,sand area with 180 ,or whatever you had finished your bodywork with, and you will be back on track.
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