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Hi guys. Not being stupid here, but just uneducated on paint. I used to mix the automotive stuff in a parts store, but never got to learn how to spray different materials, hardeners, thinners etc... I only made the custom mixes.
I did a little cosmetic rattle can touch up on my Wheelhorse's this past summer. I followed the standard protocol (at least I THINK I did) by cleaning, sanding and priming and ran into a problem about a month ago.
Since this is my snow plowing machine this year, I didnt run it much until recently to tune it up and keep the battery charged. After running it for a while, I noticed the paint started to peel up and curl in the area by the muffler. Its a rather large area also. I know it was running a little lean recently, but I have rebult and retuned the carb and I didnt think that would create enough heat to blister and peel that large of an area of the paint especially with an intact OEM muffler.
My other C-101 doesnt have that problem and I did the same to it this past summer. I plan on doing a complete strip, sand and paint in the near future but cant help but wonder if it was because of excess heat or another possible problem. I dont wat to do a total redo and have the paint feel off after firing it up and running it for the first time.
I know there are lots of variables, but any common ones besides "not being clean enough" would be appreciated because I know for a fact the area was not contaminated. Or did I just answer my own question, lol!!!!
Thanks!
I did a little cosmetic rattle can touch up on my Wheelhorse's this past summer. I followed the standard protocol (at least I THINK I did) by cleaning, sanding and priming and ran into a problem about a month ago.
Since this is my snow plowing machine this year, I didnt run it much until recently to tune it up and keep the battery charged. After running it for a while, I noticed the paint started to peel up and curl in the area by the muffler. Its a rather large area also. I know it was running a little lean recently, but I have rebult and retuned the carb and I didnt think that would create enough heat to blister and peel that large of an area of the paint especially with an intact OEM muffler.
My other C-101 doesnt have that problem and I did the same to it this past summer. I plan on doing a complete strip, sand and paint in the near future but cant help but wonder if it was because of excess heat or another possible problem. I dont wat to do a total redo and have the paint feel off after firing it up and running it for the first time.
I know there are lots of variables, but any common ones besides "not being clean enough" would be appreciated because I know for a fact the area was not contaminated. Or did I just answer my own question, lol!!!!
Thanks!
