aurfalien Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Hi,I've done my top coat were I started 2 mist coats followed by 1-2 wet coats of decanted Tamiya pure white lacquer.A week has gone by and I'm finding myself needing to do a few more coats.Should I do as if starting from the beginning were I apply 2 mist coats followed by a wet coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 No as I would give it a good coat and hope that it is finished. I paint using the rule of using the least amount of paint necessary to do the job, therefore not getting paint build up on moldings, emblems, scripts, badges, marker lights, etc. That goes for primer, color, and clear coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) No as I would give it a good coat and hope that it is finished. I paint using the rule of using the least amount of paint necessary to do the job, therefore not getting paint build up on moldings, emblems, scripts, badges, marker lights, etc. That goes for primer, color, and clear coats.Hi,So 1 more or so final wet coats?The paint is pretty thin by the way. And I've thinned it a bit more to slow down the drying. Edited November 19, 2017 by aurfalien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Yes, if you can get away with just one more coat, that's the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoRover007 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 If you want. You could purchase a 3M 3-5000 polishing pad. Buff the paint to a dull shine(but don’t burn through). Then lay on 1-2 more wetcoats. Should have a solid shine with minimal orange peel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) If you want. You could purchase a 3M 3-5000 polishing pad. Buff the paint to a dull shine(but don’t burn through). Then lay on 1-2 more wetcoats. Should have a solid shine with minimal orange peel. Hi,Oooooh nice, thank you! I actually have some Micromesh and will use there 6000 on this bad boy, its for my Chappy. Edited November 20, 2017 by aurfalien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoRover007 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Hi,Oooooh nice, thank you! I actually have some Micromesh and will use there 6000 on this bad boy, its for my Chappy. For sure. Just make sure you wash the body after sanding. Since you have an airbrush, use some compressed air to blow off water and dust. I usually use that and a lightly damp paper towel to remove any debree left over.Are you clear coating this as well? Edited November 20, 2017 by DiscoRover007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 For sure. Just make sure you wash the body after sanding. Since you have an airbrush, use some compressed air to blow off water and dust. I usually use that and a lightly damp paper towel to remove any debree left over.Are you clear coating this as well?Hi,Thanks for the tips, I need em!Unsure if I should do a clear on it. I've got this Gunze gloss clear lacquer and it's very shiny. Then there is Future which won't harm decals but I heard it yellows over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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