Topic: clear coat prep

[marko59]

So I have my base coat on (solid color enamel, rattle can job) and have 2K urethane clear to apply. Whats the best prep on the base for the clear? Thanks

[Cevan]

I've painted two bikes with a bc/cc.  Both times I spayed the clear about an hour after the final basecoat.  My basecoat was a 2k automotive paint. 

With some of these paints and 2k primers, depending on how long you wait, you may need to scuff the bc prior to spraying the clear.

[Vinhead1957]

Don't scuff any metallic colors.  I won't tell how I know this.  Just completed my two tone harley repair and it brought back some rookie moments.

[Vinhead1957]

For solid color if it has already dried. Wet sand with 600 to break the skin and tack rag then clear coat