Hi NormK,
Thanks for the tip re: clearcoat timing. I really value people passing on that type of experienced knowledge, it helps stop newbies like me making newbie mistakes (next time)!
7 days is more than I expected; I did know it could take a few. If I let the colour dry 7 days, do I need to lightly sand the surface before clear coating?
The cans said recoat in 1-2 hours ( or after 24). I thought the clear would have to bind to a slightly soft colour coat...obviously wrong! And I was driven by expedience to get the job done in one day (night) before the missus came back and politely enquired what I thought I was doing..!
Also, the small, intricate and curved surfaces of this object have been good practice.
You'll all laugh (definitely off topic) when you see what I've painted anyway! Assembly in a day or two...when paint has hardened, at least somewhat!
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