Bare Metal foil work, When ? Will BMF stick afterwards

[gtx6970]

Before or after polishing the paint. ? Or does it matter one way or the other

its laquer if it matters

I've got 2 bodies painted that are going to require A LOT of BMF work and I would like to polish the paint out some to get a smoother finish .

Edited February 24, 2015 by gtx6970

[Ramfins59]

I always do the BMF work after polishing out the paint.

[High octane]

Me too, after polishing out the paint.

[mike 51]

BMF looks much better on a smooth surface too......

[taaron76]

BMF is too fragile to apply before wet sanding and polishing. I tend to put some elbow grease in when polishing and I'm positive it wouldn't stick. Just make sure you clean out the grooves before applying BMF, in case there is any lingering polish left over.

Tim

[Mike_G]

After polishing but before any wax

[StevenGuthmiller]

I guess you've got the consensus. I do the same. After polish. Steve

[gtx6970]

Thanks all.

I was worried about BMF sticking to it after polishing ..

I picked up a lighted mirror yesterday so this weekend out comes the polishing materials and BMF supplies

I have a 58 Pontiac and a 55 Chrysler 300 to do ,,both cars are black and would really look a lot better if I can get them glass smooth

[James2]

I polish first, then apply BMF. If compound is used it should be removed first so the BMF sticks better.

As a side note: How many polish BMF before applying it to the model?

[StevenGuthmiller]

Thanks all.

I was worried about BMF sticking to it after polishing ..

I picked up a lighted mirror yesterday so this weekend out comes the polishing materials and BMF supplies

I have a 58 Pontiac and a 55 Chrysler 300 to do ,,both cars are black and would really look a lot better if I can get them glass smooth

Actually Bill, the smoother & shinier the trim, the better the BMF will stick. Steve

[Guest]

I polish first, then apply BMF. If compound is used it should be removed first so the BMF sticks better.

As a side note: How many polish BMF before applying it to the model?

I polish it after it's on the model with a cotton cloth. It gives it a good final burnish.

[taaron76]

BMF is the last step prior to putting the windows in and mounting the body on the chassis, for me. I will polish and wax before BMF is applied, but I clean the areas really good with a Q-tip and thinner or alcohol to remove any of the polish or wax residue. I've never had any issue with it not sticking by doing this.

I was having a hard time with BMF sticking to my door handles on my recent '66 Shelby build. I sprayed some hairspray on a toothpick and used that to apply to the door handle itself, then applied the BMF and let it dry for 15-20 minutes. It worked out great and gave it a little extra bite in order to get it to stick so I could cut off what I didn't need.

Tim

[GeeBee]

Paint, wet sand, polish, BMF and then a coat of wax ....

[Jeff Johnston]

I always do the BMF work after polishing out the paint.

Yup me too.

[gtx6970]

I have one all polished out and its super slick,,,, but now do I need to do anything special to make sure the BMF sticks to the body ?

I used TurtleWax was brand polishing compound , followed by a rubbing down with wizards brand polish and sealent it it makes any difference ?

WOW,,,, does black look good all slick and shiney

[taaron76]

I have one all polished out and its super slick,,,, but now do I need to do anything special to make sure the BMF sticks to the body ?

I used TurtleWax was brand polishing compound , followed by a rubbing down with wizards brand polish and sealent it it makes any difference ?

WOW,,,, does black look good all slick and shiney

I always clean the edges that BMF will be laid down with a touch of thinner or alcohol to make sure you get all of the wax or polish out. I put some on a Q-tip and rub it down, but make sure you don't temove any paint that you don't want removed.

Tim