Getting a gloss on dull paint?

I doubt that the best painter in the world can make an aerosol can equal a factory applied paint job. Take the Neon to a real painter with real spray equipment and get the job done right if appearance matters to you.

Matt

you need to coat it with clear coat also, then wax.

What Punch said. Also make sure the surface yer painting is not much above room temperature. i.e. direct sunlight-hot surface-paint dries too fast-can be dull/orange peel. Also painting over a surface that has wax or silicone on it is asking fer trouble-you want a clean clean surface.

Respectfully submitted,

Loren Knighton Woodland, CA.

Under the hood since 1964 Member TRNI IATN

Thanks guys!

If you want to try something before throwing in the towel on your aerosol paint job, and sending it out to paint, try a "Wet Sanding".. Get the super fine sanding paper that wont fall apart during a wet sand. next, get a spray bottle or squirt bottle of mild soapy water, wet the area, then sand lightly, always keeping the area wet, as well as the sandpaper. Sand too hard, and likely you're back down to primer again.

Wipe dry with a clean cloth. If it looks even to you, and SMOOTH, let dry thoroughly, then clear coat 2-3 coats. You can even sand the clear lightly in between coats, I'd definately do that wet too.

I have done this using turtle wax rubbing compound, but heavily wetted with a rag. Once dry, instead of a clear coat, use a polish, like the old No7 formula (it's cheaper) then a good carnuba wax, like Meguires.

Decent results can be achieved with aerosol paints, but better with an airgun setup.