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Re: [TR] Update on paint fisheye situation..

To: "Chad" <triumph74tr6@yahoo.com>, <triumphs@autox.team.net>,
Subject: Re: [TR] Update on paint fisheye situation..
From: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:12:29 -0400
Thanks for all the great suggestions.
I have read that using fisheye eliminator should be a last resort. I still 
need to talk to my paint supplier but that will be later this week. It seems 
the main cause is contamination and I think I will run that down first. I 
was researching on a painting website and one of the comments was that if 
you start to use fisheye reducer you have to continue to use it. Someone 
suggested to wash the entire surface down with a solution of Dawn 
dishwashing soap and water BEFORE I even start sanding. Then sand down to 
smooth paint and wash again. Then I have to wait until it is completly dry, 
tack rag it and paint. I may not use the degreaser at all...
I used the mid temp reducer that is good from 75 - 90 degrees which is what 
I used the last time but it was slightly cooler that first day.
Next weekend is another try..
Thanks again for all the help,
Dave Connitt

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chad" <triumph74tr6@yahoo.com>
To: <dconnitt@fuse.net>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>; <spook01@comcast.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 12:22 AM
Subject: Re: [TR] Update on paint fisheye situation..


> Dave-  fisheye eliminator can affect the gloss of your paint.  I know this 
> is too late, but rather than repaint, i would have knocked off the nibs 
> with 1500 or 2000 wet/dry then hand polished.  Chad in tulsa.
>
> On Sat Jul 9th, 2011 9:56 PM CDT Dave Connitt wrote:
>
>>Thanks,
>>I think you are right.. I just basically wiped wet degreaser on with one
>>microfiber towel and left it there. Do you think using a microfiber cloth
>>towel is safe or should I pick up some of the paper towels made for the
>>degreaser? I will talk to my paint supplier next week. In the mean time, I
>>think I will wash it all down with the Dawn detergent before I do anything
>>else. I did put brakes on my car last weekend and used some brake cleaner 
>>in
>>the garage but I wouldn't think that stuff has any silicone products in it
>>would you?
>>Dave Connitt
>>  ----- Original Message -----
>>  From: spook01@comcast.net
>>  To: Dave Connitt
>>  Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 10:19 PM
>>  Subject: Re: [TR] Update on paint fisheye situation..
>>
>>
>>  Dave,
>>  What you describe will certainly help, but go ahead and get a small can 
>> of
>>anti fisheye material from your paint supplier.  Use it according to
>>directions and your fisheye problems will disappear.
>>
>>  Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone
>>
>>  ----- Reply message -----
>>  From: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>
>>  To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>>  Subject: [TR] Update on paint fisheye situation..
>>  Date: Sat, Jul 9, 2011 20:22
>>
>>
>>  List,
>>  I just ran across another website that recommended the following steps;
>>  1.Wash car down with a mixture of Dawn dishwashing soap and water.
>>  2. Wet sand surfaces smooth. ( I have 400 and 600 grit wet/dry paper).
>>  3. Wash down car again with Dawn again.
>>
>>  Anybody concur out there?
>>  Thanks,
>>  Dave Connitt
>>
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