Painting a Mountain Rider body...

[FoxShot 280]

So, after the epic paint job and detailing I did on My Bruiser in This Thread my mate asked me to paint his Mountain Rider.

However, when I did mine I forgot to apply clear top coat!!!! And not done top coat on one of these before.

The Mica red TS39 I have used has so far come out flawless. I have had to re flat a few bits back with 1500 wet and dry because previous rubbing marks came through.

 

Do I use 1500/2000/finer before applying clear, or just straight on top.

Can I/Should I flat between coats?

When it comes to doing the silver and black round the windows, before or after the clear?

Anything else I should know?

 

Sorry for sounding dumb after doing my Bruiser!!!

[Fuijo 880]

If it feels rough when you run the tips of your fingers lightly over the surface, then it needs flatting until smooth.

If you want the window rubbers to be flat black, then clear coat before you do them. You can apply X22 clear with a brush over silver trim details right at the end to add a bit of shine.

[FoxShot 280]

Many thanks. I have flat back the affected areas and inspected under a magnification lamp. 

All seems good so far. Will post pictures when  the next coat is on.