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Step 5Step Five: Painting
I don't have any action shots here, but it is a necessary step.
I started by cleaning and smoothing down the metal with a flat file, followed by 400 grit sandpaper. I eventually moved to 000 steel wool before applying 2 coats of primer, using 800 grit wet sanding between coats.
I then applied 2 coats of Krylon, again wet sanding between and finished it up with 2 coats of clear using 1500 grit wet sanding between and on the last coat. Then I buffed it all to a shine.
This is the longest step and requires the most attention to detail. Patience is a virtue.
I started by cleaning and smoothing down the metal with a flat file, followed by 400 grit sandpaper. I eventually moved to 000 steel wool before applying 2 coats of primer, using 800 grit wet sanding between coats.
I then applied 2 coats of Krylon, again wet sanding between and finished it up with 2 coats of clear using 1500 grit wet sanding between and on the last coat. Then I buffed it all to a shine.
This is the longest step and requires the most attention to detail. Patience is a virtue.
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