How should I finish rattle can Direct Gloss?

[Jay Cartay]

Hi all, I've had some assistance in the past here with painting but I'm doing something else currently, trying to rattle can a body panel to use as a temporary thing so I'd like it to look OK but I'm not going to be chasing an unrealistic finish etc.

What I want to know is how to finish off a direct gloss? All the things I have turned up on Google or Youtube refers to 2K Direct Gloss but this is just a regular rattle can.

I was actually using base and clear, but have had to sand back due to some issues. I ordered more paint but accidentally bought the direct gloss version and it can't be returned so I will just go with it. It's a track build and doesn't need to be amazing, just not ****. I'm trying to figure out whether I am supposed to sand the paint once I have finished spraying it or whether I am supposed to just polish it? Does anyone have any knowledge/experience they could share? I really don't want to get this wrong and be having to try again. Again.

 

[norsa]

You'll struggle to get a finish with rattle can on a large panel so just key the substrate, spray it and fit it

 

[steveo3002]

you can treat it much the same as anything else, but bear in mind its much thinner than what some people will be working on

a light sand with 1500-2000 wet staying away from sharp edges then polish should have it looking as good as it gets , it wont have the deep gloss that 2k does

 

[northwest]

As above, what comes out of the can is what you get generally. Even using 1500-2000 grit wet n dry you are taking a chance as it is only too easy to cut through the sub micron finish. Having said that, if it doesn't suit the first time, you can go over it as many times as you have paint in the can. You will get dry edges if you are not quick.

 

[Jay Cartay]

Yeah I'm more wondering if the finish will look acceptable as is or whether it's normal to sand this kind of finish?

Think one of my cans of paint is now lost with Evri forever as tracking hasn't updated since Friday. FML.

 

[steveo3002]

wont look like 2k thats for sure , even with a polishing

 

[badabec]

If it temporary don't worry about it, just spray it.

 

[Jay Cartay]

wont look like 2k thats for sure , even with a polishing

Aye I know. I have guns and a compressor but no filtration. Next spring I'll have a proper bash.