Graphite chassis restoration help

[hkp]

Hi All,

I have in my stash of bits a very clean Graphite chassis (6-gear). It has minimal scratching underneath and is generally very tidy. I would like to make it perfect though

What is the best procedure to tidy up the bottom? Should I sand and paint with clear auto lacquer/clear coat, or would that make it too shiny?

Any advice would be happily received

[Tadracket]

Hi All,

I have in my stash of bits a very clean Graphite chassis (6-gear). It has minimal scratching underneath and is generally very tidy. I would like to make it perfect though

What is the best procedure to tidy up the bottom? Should I sand and paint with clear auto lacquer/clear coat, or would that make it too shiny?

Any advice would be happily received

If shiny is unwanted, use a dull clear. Sand, spray, sand, spray, sand, spray, sand. May take several coats to get all the scratches out but it'll be right on.

Is this for a shelfer? If you will be running it, I'd by an automotive grade clear cote. If it is a shelfer, I'd go with a spray can. Since a shelfer will not be seeing any action, durability is not an issue. Now, if you want it done right and last for 100 years, go with the automotive clear anyway.

[scr8p]

when i do them, i try to use as little paint material as possible. mainly just because of the weight issue. i would sand the entire chassis first. any small scratches and scuffs should come out relatively quick. then, if your gonna use an aerosol clear, spray some into a cup, and brush the clear into the bad/deep scratches. the objective is to build the clear up higher than the chassis surface (you might have to do it a couple times). after your done with that, block sand those areas down until it's all smooth. then put a coat of whatever clear you want to use (gloss, semi-gloss, satin, flat, etc.) on it. you might be able to see the scratches yet, but you won't be able to feel them.

just my $.02.

[hkp]

Scr8p.. a very valuable 2 cents, thank you sir. Tad I knew you'd have the answers too.

I was on the right track luckily I'll update you with my progress.