How to fix this patching in the paint?

Cianos · 14-08-2016 10:35AM #1

Hi folks,
As you can see in the pic below, the upper fascia has some bad patching in the paintwork - this is after 2 coats.

There was a very heavy downpour a few hours after one of the coats so this might have something to do with it.

Would anyone know what the best way to solve this would be? Would I have to sand it down and then paint, or can I just do another coat and make sure the paint is spread very evenly?

Thanks!

dodzy · 15-08-2016 07:50AM

Looks like a dodgy roller was used. Get a tin of oil based black gloss and a decent brush. That'll sort it. Don't bother sanding. If it's smooth to the touch you will be fine.

Cianos · 15-08-2016 08:06AM

Thanks for the reply!

Would we need to sand it down before repainting?

It's quite a large area and high up so using just a brush wouldn't be ideal, would a better roller do the job? (or a more careful application of the paint with a roller)?

15-08-2016 08:12AM

Cianos wrote: »

Thanks for the reply!

Would we need to sand it down before repainting?

Don't bother sanding. If it's smooth to the touch you will be fine.

Cianos wrote: »

It's quite a large area and high up so using just a brush wouldn't be ideal, would a better roller do the job?

Get a tin of oil based black gloss and a decent brush. That'll sort it.

CarrickMcJoe · 15-08-2016 08:13AM

Cianos wrote: »

Thanks for the reply!

Would we need to sand it down before repainting?

It's quite a large area and high up so using just a brush wouldn't be ideal, would a better roller do the job? (or a more careful application of the paint with a roller)?

No, brush is the best job, no need to sand. Make sure the sun isn't hitting it directly either when you're doing it.

Nono Toure · 17-08-2016 03:36PM

All above replies are good. The only other thing I'd do is if you're using oil based paint then I'd add a small amount of white spirit to make it apply a little easier and stop it from pulling between strokes.

mad m · 19-08-2016 07:56PM

Hold on lads, OP was the ply above even primed or did you just apply black gloss over it?

Talk us through what you did.

Cianos · 20-08-2016 03:04PM

Hi all thanks v.much for the replies.

The fascia had been painted in the past, so we were painting over what was there.

I decided to just give it another go with the roller and some masonry paint that had a much more matt finish. Pics below, it came out really well.

muffler · 20-08-2016 03:51PM

Cant beat a bit of free advertising on Boards

Cianos · 20-08-2016 03:54PM

muffler wrote: »

Cant beat a bit of free advertising on Boards

Is that for websites or my DIY services? :P

muffler · 20-08-2016 03:56PM

Cianos wrote: »

Is that for websites or my DIY services? :P

sure ye know **** all about painting so it must be the websites

How to fix this patching in the paint?

Comments