My Paint Process...
At Tansey Custom Paint, I have a "specific process" to ensure high quality custom paint jobs. Here's some of the basics:
1. Sandblast all metal parts to remove old paint and contaminates. I do not accept "ready-to-paint" primered parts. There's no way to ensure the stability of the finished job without KNOWING how the substrates were prepared. After sandblasting, any bodywork is performed.
2. Wash-down and prep bare metal.
3. Apply epoxy primer.
4. Wet-sand epoxy primer to provide a "foot" for the new paint. This also provides a smooth "orange-peel" free surface, which saves time on the final finishing, and renders a smoother surface for artwork & graphics.
5. Base-coat or single-coat color is applied at this stage of the process. (For single-coat colors, skip to step #9).
6. Apply a double coat of catalyzed urethane clear over base-coat. This is then wet sanded smooth to prep for artwork or graphics.
7. Apply artwork and / or graphics.
8. Apply two or three coats of catalyzed clear urethane.
9. Wet-sand to remove any defects, and any "orange-peel" (to prep for polishing).
10. Machine polish to a "glass-like" hi-gloss finish.
11. Hand polish to "detail" the finish.
12. Final clean-up and package for shipment.
I'm fussy about the work I turn-out. I use only quality materials, and communicate with my paint clients during the process. I also follow-up after the job is returned.
If you would like more detailed info or have questions, feel free to contact me...
-Mike Tansey
Tansey Custom Paint
(865) 805-3525 (If no answer, leave message ...I may be in the paint booth!)