Stock Painting Steps?

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jb177

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I want to paint my benchrest stock myself. Doesn't have to be great, just looking for the basic steps b/c I know little about real painting.

I've already filled in the pin holes, etc. Applied 3 coats of primer and sanded it with 1500 grit to a smooth finish.

I've also applied the first coat of color. Do you normally wet sand the color before applying the clear?

I've searched around and can't really find a straightforward answer.
 
jb177 said:
I want to paint my benchrest stock myself. Doesn't have to be great, just looking for the basic steps b/c I know little about real painting.

I've already filled in the pin holes, etc. Applied 3 coats of primer and sanded it with 1500 grit to a smooth finish.

I've also applied the first coat of color. Do you normally wet sand the color before applying the clear?

I've searched around and can't really find a straightforward answer.
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I think you don't get a straight answer because there are different opinions.
I wouldn't wet sand the color if you are satisfied with how the color coat layed for you. If you want a really good job, you need to make sure you don't have any imperfections left now. You can wet it down and look it over for any waves and pin holes. If you are happy with it, I would clear it now. Some put several coats of clear on. My opinion is that if it's "right" now, that it will look great with only one or two coats of clear. This is where wet sanding will come into play. You'll know for sure if it's good or not after the first coat. If it's not, I'd lightly wet sand and clear again and wet sand and clear once more. I think you can put too much clear on, keep that in mind and don't get too carried away and use a "slow" clear for a slick finish.--Mike Ezell
 
I read that 6mmbr article over and over. I see he didn't wet sand the paint but all of the examples were fancy marbling paint jobs. So, wasn't sure how to do a simple base coat and then clear coat.
 
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