Okay so I had some considerable imperfections on my latest (second) application here, but they were strictly my fault. I had wet sanded with 600 which went fine but I think I had a little moisture in spots before I painted so I'll have to sand out two small spots tomorrow.

Overall this was an improvement though, it's laying down dramatically better. I did a light coat, waited 4 minutes then did a medium coat. There is minor orange peel which I will eliminate but honestly if I had to just throw this on my bike as is it would look better than it did before I started! More to come, here's a parting shot:

 

That was a lazy pic, this one's nicer!

 

Looking good. A bit of orange peel is expected as the ol girl ages...

 

It really depends whether you use an acrylic or an enamel. Enamel is ok, and some automotive acrylics are ok with fuel as well.

 

Sanded out some rough spots w/ 400 then continued the entire tank w/ 600.







I hit it w/ a hairdryer on low for a little while to speed up the drying. I plan to spray another light/medium coat tonight.

 

Not perfect but I'm very happy so far. One light coat, two medium, few minutes apart:

 

Drying paint in the kitchen AND your wife doesn't kill you? Lucky man...

Looks great!

 

that AND she's cooking scones in the background of one of the pics

 

Like a Boss

Paint looks great

 

thanks dude!