spray can clear (gloss)

[berr13]

I've been building models for a long time, but painting has always been my weak spot, so I'm always learning. What I'd like to ask is what techniques you use to spray clear out of a can? One heavy coat? Or mist, then heavy? What works best for you, and what brand? Thanks y'all...

[High octane]

TWO light coats of clear followed by a wet coat with 20 minute intervals. And yes I warm up the can for 'bout 5 - 6 minutes before spraying each coat.

[fseva]

I've been building models for a long time, but painting has always been my weak spot, so I'm always learning. What I'd like to ask is what techniques you use to spray clear out of a can? One heavy coat? Or mist, then heavy? What works best for you, and what brand? Thanks y'all...

I have had success with Testors Wet-Look and and Tamiya TS13. The latter is probably a bit easier to apply because of a very nice nozzle Tamiya installs, but it's also a bit more expensive.

As far as applying them goes, I start on a side, at the bottom of the car and give 2-3 passes up, to completely cover the side; then, I do the other side the same way. The top is done in a left-right motion - rather quickly to avoid building up the clear too much. After this first coat, I go back and (especially in the case of thick metallics like Lime Ice), make sure I get full coverage and that the entire car is really nice and shiny. I will shoot at a spot that needs more clear - just very short bursts so as not to build up too much and cause sags or runs.