knyte91 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Hey gang, I just painted the 70 1/2 Camaro yesturday. Question is, how long should I wait before I clear coat it? I was told at least 2 to 3 days. Also do I bmf the trim before I clear coat or after? Thanks. Kirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Waiting 2-3 days is good. I usually do a mist coat of clear, then BMF, and then clear again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 All depends on what kind of paint you used. When I airbrush my cars, I can clearcoat within an hour. With rattle-cans, it is a good idea to wait until they are gassed, so 24hours at roomtemperature at least. Add24 hours when the spraycans where not acrylic, but alkyd or lacquer-based. When to apply the BMF is personal, I choose to do it after the clearcoat, it has a more natural look and is easier to apply, due to the slickness of the clearcoat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadillacPat Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Like the Creative Explorer just said, What kind of paint did you use? CadillacPat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knyte91 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 I used testors enamel paint with my airbrush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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