 SS_in_Seattle
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05-30-12 03:26 PM - Post#2231563
While I've been re-installing the interior of my '65, I installed one of those secret car stereos Secret Stereo Link . I love the stereo, and I was able to hide the front speakers in the kick-panel vents, I have a 2-speakers-in-one dash speaker, and then there's the rear seat speaker. I decided to paint the speaker mount in the middle of the back seat (before I install the speaker), and that's where my frustration lies.
I sanded the speaker housing, then painted it black, that paint ended up like alligator skin. I sanded it down again, primered it, painted it black... alligatoring again. The last attempt i made, I sand blasted the mount[s]... I started painting two at a time, hoping one would end up good enough. The mounts were blasted to "white" (nothing but clean, bright steel). When I applied the second coat (the alligatoring always happens on the second coat), the dang paint turned to alligator skin again.
No matter what brand of paint I used, whether I used the same brand of paint for the whole process or mixed brands, the second coat & subsequent coats turn out like trash. Do any of you guys know how to fix this?
Greg
p.s. I've taken both speaker mounts i've been painting down to powdercoating at this point
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nicke
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05-30-12 03:36 PM - Post#2231567
In response to SS_in_Seattle
Paint temp is the only thing I can think of. I know its warmer than 60 where you are, but when I try to paint when the parts or the paint is cold, weird things happen.
Maybe throw dust coat of primer on too, and see if the paint lays better on that coat first.
-Nick
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Vermontboy
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05-30-12 04:00 PM - Post#2231570
In response to nicke
Brands aside what type of paint are you using ?? Enamel, Lacquer, etc 
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novice66
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05-30-12 09:35 PM - Post#2231693
In response to Vermontboy
Are you giving the first coat enough time to cure? I would wipe the parts with a good pre paint cleaner then apply a dust coating then wait 5 min. Apply a medium coat. Wait 15/20 min then apply another medium coat. And let it sit a while before you handle it.
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SS_in_Seattle
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05-30-12 09:50 PM - Post#2231699
In response to Vermontboy
Krylon & Rust Oleum enamel
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SS_in_Seattle
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05-30-12 09:52 PM - Post#2231700
In response to novice66
Yup,
I let it dry overnight, then wipe it down with wax & grease remover.
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 bajones238
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05-31-12 03:43 AM - Post#2231729
In response to SS_in_Seattle
Years ago, I heard someone say that Rust-Oleum is not compatible with other types of paint, because it is based on some type of oil other brands don't use.
Here is a thread on the subject from the "Jalopy Journal":
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=683801
That might be what is causing the problem.
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 aghaga
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05-31-12 07:16 AM - Post#2231786
In response to bajones238
I had simular problems with the Krylon smooth finish quick dry paint. The first coat looked very good but if I tried to apply a second coat at a later date the new paint attacked the first coat. If I use this paint now I just give it one coat.
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BIGIRON
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05-31-12 05:41 PM - Post#2231970
In response to aghaga
MOST rattle can paint is enamel. Very carefully re-read the directions for use, most brands require a minimum of 48-72 hours before re-coating.
My experience has been as you describe if there is too little time lapsed between coats.
Lacquer is a different ball game. Re-coats possible in as little as 10 minutes.
That's all I got............
BIGIRON
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txturbo
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05-31-12 06:17 PM - Post#2231988
In response to SS_in_Seattle
not letting it dry long enough between coats and/or putting the coats on to thick. Take it slow....use light coats and let it dry longer between coats.
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