How to Fix runs in clearcoat

[bluenote]

Hey everyone, I am building the Revell 1970 TA Challenger.  I have painted the body with Tamiya rattlecan primer (2 coats), and then 2 coats of Tamiya TS98 pure orange.  I think sanded/polished using tamiya compounds and then applied decals.  I then applied 3 coats of Tamiya TS-13 clear (1 light coat, 2 heavy).  

However, it looks like I went a bit too heavy on the driver's door.  I have a few runs.  (sorry, no pics).  Should I wetsand and reapply clear just on that area?  

As well, I noticed during my sanding on the colour coat, that I burned through some of the edges, specifically the edge on the middle of the trunk.  Any way to save this, now that it's been sealed with clear?  I was thinking to tape off all around it, and give it a very gentle light spray of the orange rattlecan.

I sometimes find when I try to correct a problem, that I sometimes make it worse!  

thanks for any advice.

[crazyjim]

I'd strip it down and start over.

[espo]

You could try sanding just the finish in the raised "run" area. Suggestion would be some very narrow sanding sticks. I would go very lightly and allow the sanding stick to do the sanding and not a lot of pressure on your part. Try and leave enough of the clear coat that you can blend the finish with the surrounding paint surface so that you have a smooth transition from where the "run" was and the surrounding surface. You will know when you have gone too far when you start to see the body color on your sanding tools. There is always the possibility that another coat of clear could be applied. While this would all be time consuming Jim's suggestion of starting over is always a consideration. 

[av405]

I would try David's suggestion first. I've done that before and it worked for me. The key point is, as he said, to try to blend everything in together. If that doesn't work then you'll have to start over.

[bluenote]

thanks for the advice guys!  

I think I'll try to sand and blend.  the idea of starting over, and buying new decals, etc. doesn't seem worth it.  (the body turned out pretty good, besides these couple of blemishes!)

[bobthehobbyguy]

6 hours ago, bluenote said:

thanks for the advice guys!  

I think I'll try to sand and blend.  the idea of starting over, and buying new decals, etc. doesn't seem worth it.  (the body turned out pretty good, besides these couple of blemishes!)

I agree. Do the best you can to fix it. Chalk it up to experience.  My view is unless it's a rare kit or a  body with mods or heavy detail it doesn't make sense to strip it.