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Topple:
Just repainted shorty in Bonatti Grey - looks superb

BUT

I'm struggling to get a good shine on the paint (i've done 4 coats now)

I'm spraying thin paint abt 70% thinners, i've tried changing the ratio of air to mix and adjusting the fan but I just can't get a good enough shiney finish. I'm also worried when I come to put on the lacquer it may look a mess.

How many coats should I do of colour before spraying lacquer and how many coats of lacquer ?

Any advise most welcome.

Thanks

muddyweb:
When we did Tigger, the proper shine didn't appear until after the lacquer went on.   It was quite dull before that.

I seem to remember we put 3 coats of lacquer on it... but it was a while ago.

DPG:
What paint are you using two pack, one pack or celly

Topple:
I'm using Cellulose paint & thinners & have got single pack lacquer

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DPG:
SORRY Didn't get back to you last night watched the match and fell asleap I take it you have all ready painted the base colour in celly if so you now need to wet flat  that with 1000 grade wet and dry paper to give a flat finish and a key for the paint :evil:  after you have done that clean the paint down with panel wipe then with a tack rag then mix the colour bonatti gray 50 50 mix put one coat on then do a 70% thinner mix and try to put a nice light coat on leave for approx 30 mins then mix your lacquer max 10% thinners and apply 2 coats have a practice on a old panel it dos have a tendinsey to run like hell and good luck hope this as been some help :lol:

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