Those stripes are in the 2nd (top) coat of primer sealer. I was wondering if I don't sand them down, will they show through as a ripple or something in the final paint?
I don't want to sand it...maybe I'm using the wrong approach, but when I sanded the 2nd to last primer coat with 400 grit paper, it was rediculously slow. The paper was clogging up in about 30 seconds after covering just a few strokes. It was rediculous. So, if I didn't have to sand, I didn't want to.
Right now I'm at the top coat of primer, non-sanded. From here on out, what would you recommend for a process, and for tools (what kind of paper won't clog, wet or dry sand, etc.)
I'm thinking, from what I've read, I need to:
1) sand perfectly smooth with 600-800 grit
2) spray with color making sure to get a good fan width and keep my gun perpendicular to the surface. I'll probably do my passes lengthwise. It's a bit difficult to spray that continuously, but there are fewer passes and thus fewer chances to screw up.
3) do a 2nd coat of color according to timing in product info sheet
4) spray the flat clear. This part has me really nervous. I did some practice spraying and it would either run or orange peel. i got better with more and more practice...maybe I just need to practice a bunch before the final spray
Thanks again for your help. I'm learning as I go and you guys' advice helps me avoid mistakes and get it right the 1st time around!