Painting question..

If it is a solid colour then careful flatting is great, but if it is metallic then leave it alone, likewise the clear coats. (since metallic particles will be standing up through the first few coats of clear)

Thanks, glad I decided to make sure.. It is a metallic so I will leave it now and just put down 2 or 3 coats of clear..

I've only used Halford's metallic aerosols, and with that you flat the final colour coat with 1200, then spray two coats of clear without rubbing down. Got a very good result - although it was only a door handle.

Don't leave too long between the final colour coat and the clear, or between the coats of clear, you are not keying the surface you are spraying on, so you'll want the coats to adhere to each other. If the coat below is too dry you may get flaking later.

-- r

Thanks for the advise, problem is my painting intervals are determined by the weather, I have to wait till it gets warm enough before I can lay down the next coat.. :(

Yes - there were specific instructions about this on the tins.

I must admit I was surprised how good the results were.