Zero Paints

[derka-derka]

After base coating with zeropaints, is it neccesary to sand out orange peels b4 clear coating? and how many clear coats are recommended to achieve a nice finish....im having no luck with using zero paints + TS-13 clear coat...clear coat dries into a dull finish...

[gionc]

Originally Posted by derka-derka

After base coating with zeropaints, is it neccesary to sand out orange peels b4 clear coating? and how many clear coats are recommended to achieve a nice finish....im having no luck with using zero paints + TS-13 clear coat...clear coat dries into a dull finish...

There is something wrong: I used TS13 over Rosso Corsa and Grigio Alloy without troubles, with a great shine.

Also I never got orange peel from Zero bases: I usually thin a bit: also becouse the plastic jar allow evaporation (A LOT!!!!!! I'm almost an alcholist without drink nothing, just breathing vapours LOL). You'll sand down since they're hard enough, in the other hand you'll be able to do a zero base paintjob without orange peel: low pressure (10-15 PSI), thinned color... no much more, they're great.

[sjelic]

There is no way you can get orange peal from Zero paints, orange peal is from primer or whatever is under it. The thing is, not to use it to much, as Gio said, nice and easy, low pressure, thin coats, just build them slowly, paint must cover but it must be extra thin, don't use heavy coats, just wave over the model like Rembrandt

[derka-derka]

hmm...maybe ill order another bottle and try again...i have a tamiya spray work airbrush and it dsnt allow control to pressure...but i think its within range....

[pawlie]

I agree with sjelic, never had any orange peel w/ zero paints.

Fantastic stuff in my opinion

[proosen]

No orange peel here either.
Just a good and smooth coat of primer for the base coat to attach to and you should be fine.

This is a 288 GTO hood with Zero primer and Corsa rosso with no sanding on the rosso. Just a good layer of clear on top of it and it was fine.


I find Zero-paints very easy to work with, sprays easily and covers good.


Niclas

[derka-derka]

since im trying it for the first time, i havent got used to it yet....approximatly how much zero paint will be adequete to cove the whole car body....cos ive pretty much finished the bottle by now and i think ive over used it....im starting to sand everything flat again and go with the EXTRA light coats...
prbly like sprinkle the coats on...

[gionc]

Originally Posted by derka-derka

hmm...maybe ill order another bottle and try again...i have a tamiya spray work airbrush and it dsnt allow control to pressure...but i think its within range....

The pressure must be controlled by the compressor meter that ususally is unique body with the moisture trap or mounted aside: than you'll use ever also a single action AB. I thought a moisture trap is necessary, I installed a second little one just fitted to the airbrush and I feel better spraying 2K clears.

[derka-derka]

Originally Posted by proosen

No orange peel here either.
Just a good and smooth coat of primer for the base coat to attach to and you should be fine.

This is a 288 GTO hood with Zero primer and Corsa rosso with no sanding on the rosso. Just a good layer of clear on top of it and it was fine.


I find Zero-paints very easy to work with, sprays easily and covers good.


Niclas

thats some nice painting there...is the polished or just straight after clear coat??
and may i get some tips on the clear coat...how many coats and how heavy are the coats of clear did u have??

[cyberkid]

Originally Posted by derka-derka

may i get some tips on the clear coat...how many coats and how heavy are the coats of clear did u have??

I do about 10 coats in total all very thin, sort of like mist to medium.
2 or 3 mist and then start with the mist medium coats.
I've used 2k, Tamiya's clear and Gunze's super clear all without problems. Only 2 coats with the 2k though, 1 mist tack coat and 1 wet coat just like in Hiroboy's tutorial.
As for the Zero paint, a 2ounce (60cc) bottle lasts me 2-5 cars depending on what color it is and how much space I need to cover.

HTH
Steve