How Do You Do A Good Base Coat Clear Coat Paint Job?
Base coat/Clear coat painting is more difficult than acrylic enamel. The most difficult is putting on the clear coat without runs and getting it just right. This how-to explains just how to get that perfect glossy finish. • Remove or tape off any windows or non-painted trimming on the vehicle. Anything that you do not want to be the same color of the car when you are done should be removed to avoid accidentally spraying them with paint. • Strip off all of the old paint in the places that need it using paint remover or by simply sanding all of it off of the vehicle. If the paint is good then you only need to sand it with 360 grit sand paper. You should be down to bare metal when you are done. • Spray only the places that you fixed with primer. No exposed surface that you plan to paint should be left un-primed. Let the surface dry completely before you begin painting. • Spray the entire surface with your base coat paint. Hold sprayer 6″-10″ from surface and spray in smooth level strokes,
