New guy with quick painting question

[lilbuddy]

Hi everyone....Im new to model cars as an adult. I remember putting a couple together as a kid but the hobby died out.  I just started this again a couple of weeks ago and painted my first body last night. I used a spray can and tried to go for the light coats but I got some runs on the body. 

Is the best way to fix this is to let it dry for a few days and then hit it with sandpaper and then respray? The other issue I ran into yesterday was when i painted the hood and rear spoiler both of these ended up with a lot of air bubbles in the paint. 

FWIW I used testors spray can from Michaels. 

I'll see if I can add a photo of the body.

[CFMgarage]

I don't see imperfections, but my question to you is did you clean the body with some soap and water and dry it real good before you painted it? Also did you use a primer?

These two are both essential to make sure your paint turns out with good quality and zero blemishes. As far as the runs go, with a good primer, good distance, and light coats, you should be able to avoid them. Patience is key.

 

Edit...I do see some missed spots in the engine bay here and there, I normally use a very fine brush to "work the paint" into those areas, but only in the engine bay.

Edited January 26, 2016 by CFMgarage

[lilbuddy]

I don't see imperfections, but my question to you is did you clean the body with some soap and water and dry it real good before you painted it? Also did you use a primer?

These two are both essential to make sure your paint turns out with good quality and zero blemishes. As far as the runs go, with a good primer, good distance, and light coats, you should be able to avoid them. Patience is key.

 

Edit...I do see some missed spots in the engine bay here and there, I normally use a very fine brush to "work the paint" into those areas, but only in the engine bay.

So I did wash the parts first as per the directions that came with the kit. 

I did not use a primer. In the past I've used a clear spray that goes on first that will help hold the paint to the material that you're spraying. Is that what you mean by the primer? 

 

Also bad shots I uploaded. The one I noticed the run was on a door panel...must have been on the other side. 

Edited January 26, 2016 by lilbuddy

[CFMgarage]

So I did wash the parts first as per the directions that came with the kit. 

I did not use a primer. In the past I've used a clear spray that goes on first that will help hold the paint to the material that you're spraying. Is that what you mean by the primer? 

 

Also bad shots I uploaded. The one I noticed the run was on a door panel...must have been on the other side. 

I've never heard of that before (the clear spray)...I hit my models with one thin coat of regular automotive primer. Works like a charm.

[lilbuddy]

Hi Gergo....The primer "clear spray" I was talking about is this stuff...(see pic below)..I've used it when painting engine covers are cars.