DIY Paint Job Qestion

[john506]

Painted my front grill with black gloss spray paint. There are little mist marks on the paint which is preventing it from being really flat.

Can I rub it down with wet and dry to flatten it but not take any of the shine away for when I put the laquer coat on as I don't want to give it anymore coats of paint.

If so, what grit and should I do it wet or dry?

Thanks.

[Critch]

Just rub it back with some 1200 grit once all flat lacquer it up and will be sound

[john506]

Will the 1200 be ok with regards to not dulling the paint?

[Critch]

It will make it dull down a bit but the lacquer will brighten it back up

[john506]

Ok thats great cheers mate, up and out tomorrow for some 1200 grit w&d 1 more thing, should I do it wet or dry? Thanks

[paul.sessions]

try 2000 grit dry then wet then lacquer after

[john506]

Ok thanks for replies

[Critch]

When I'm flattimg before lacquer I do it wet not sure if it makes a difference or not

[john506]

Ok I will do it wet, I trust you both so Im going to go in the middle and get some 1500 grit! Cheers lads

[Big Sig]

Soak the wet and dry before you use it too. Maybe worth adding a little car shampoo as a lube in the water.