So....some of you might know, im using a rattle can to paint a tail that i have. Its been a preety fun learning lesson......and a hella lot prep work.

Anyways, so i just finished with my final clear coat. I plan to leave alone to dry overnight, and tommarow morning, finish up.

So i'v got a few questions....

1) Do i need to sand this last coat? after it dries right? i've got 1500 grit, just sand it so its nice and even? what should i be goin for?

2) As for polish, i'm just heading to fred meyers to find some decent priced car polish. any recommendations...also, whats the best way to apply/use the polish??/

3) I'm using Duplicolor Acrylic Enamel as my main paint, and clear color (duplicolor primer too).......do you think leaving it to try overnight, is plenty of time? before i start sanding it?

4) Last, but not least, i heard that you shouldn't apply wax to it for atleast a month, is this true? if so, Why???

Thanks in advance guys.....so far, it looks like crap (but hopefully buffing it will change all that)

EDIT: any final/last things that i'm forgeting???

 

1.)wet sand the last coat with 1500 and then 2000 grit wet/dry sand paper. get rid of all of the "orange peel" surface look. also get any dirt and runs out this way
2.) by polish i assume you mean compounds. dont get turtle wax. use a rubbing compound and then a polishing compound. start by putting on and preading around and buff in a circular motion until the stuff is gone ant towel or whatever can be used for this
3.) yes
4.) you shouldnt wax it for at least a month. this allows time for the solvents in the paint to work their way out without being sealed in under wax caussing your paint to bubble[sm=ttiwwp.gif]

 

cool, is there any rubbing/polishing compound that you would recommend?

 

3m if you can find it. you may have to go to your local body shop to ask for some. idk if you can buy commercially.