Clear over metalspecks

[Shadow662]

I've got my primer and base coats done with metal specks. I went to get the clear but don't know which one. Do I use the clear that is for enamel, lacquer or the truck van top coat? I'm going to order a can of the 2 part clear (diffrent company duplicolor dont have it) for the fuel tank.
And how many coats of clear are best?

Thanks
Nick

[chriss68]

for best results, if you start with lacquer then stay with laqcuer through out the process. 3-4 coats and wet sanding between coats will give you the best deep shine you are looking for. finish with buffing. lets see some pics. everyone likes pics:D

[Shadow662]

Ok thanks, wasn't sure if metal specks was a lacquer or enamel.

[Dupli-Color-Specialist]

I've got my primer and base coats done with metal specks. I went to get the clear but don't know which one. Do I use the clear that is for enamel, lacquer or the truck van top coat? I'm going to order a can of the 2 part clear (diffrent company duplicolor dont have it) for the fuel tank.
And how many coats of clear are best?

Thanks
Nick

Nick you are going to want to use the clear lacquer. Using the Truck and Van will be fine since that is a lacquer. Our engine and wheel clears are enamels. Good choice on finding a 2 part clear for the tank. We currently don't offer one in aerosol form.

[Shadow662]

Ok, I've got both my front and rear fenders compete with the top coat clear. Total of 5 coats of clear. Have a little orange peel. My dad seems to think I can rub it out with rubbing compound. Should I try and rub it out or wet sand?
And if I should wet sand it, should I use a rubbing compound after or just use a polish to finish with? What products do you recommend?

Thanks,
Nick

[chriss68]

i recommend wet sanding with 1500-2000 grit sand paper to remove all the orange peel. Note: when you are wet sanding the clear will begin to have a dull look to it and you will be able to see the spots that have orange peel.after you sand out all the orange peel then buff again to shine up the clear coat. this will give you a deep glass shine. good luck..we love pics, please post em' if you got any.:D

[Dupli-Color-Specialist]

Ok, I've got both my front and rear fenders compete with the top coat clear. Total of 5 coats of clear. Have a little orange peel. My dad seems to think I can rub it out with rubbing compound. Should I try and rub it out or wet sand?
And if I should wet sand it, should I use a rubbing compound after or just use a polish to finish with? What products do you recommend?

Thanks,
Nick

Nick your going to get a better shine if you smooth down that orange peel. Use 1500-2000 as chris suggested. Don't take off more than you need to or you might sand back down to the color coat. You can always add more clear and re-wetsand if you need to. I am going to suggest a very light polishing compound. I like using the Car Brite Black Pearl. http://www.carbrite.com/servlet/net.ebiz.velocity.ShowPagePublic?pg=static/blackpearl&lb=blackpearl. There is also a selection of polishes at your local auto parts stores. You will want to finish off with a good coat of wax after your polishing is complete. Thanks Brian

[Shadow662]

Ok, I will wet sand then if need too I will re-clear. I didn't notice ANY orange peel in the color coats. Also I read somewhere that you should wait like 90 days before putting any wax on or the paint could bubble because of the paint is still curring and putting wax on will keep the fumes I guess in.... Any truth to that?


I tried to take pictures but the lighting I have isn't very good. So when I take a picture all you see is a bright spot from the light bulb in the ceiling... Will try and take pictures when the bike is back together then will post them.

[Dupli-Color-Specialist]

Also I read somewhere that you should wait like 90 days before putting any wax on or the paint could bubble because of the paint is still curring and putting wax on will keep the fumes I guess in.... Any truth to that?

While it is always good to let the paint fully cure before applying wax, it isn't going to bubble the paint. I would wait about 2 weeks before applying wax.