Flattening cellulose top coat

[Robin]

I posted a question last year about spraying panels using cellulose paint and got some really good advice - thanks!

 

I'm hoping to spray a door panel once the warmer weather arrives but one question I have is about flattening the top coat. Why do you need to do this and what happens if you just leave the final coat un-flattened? I'm sure there's a good reason so it would be really helpful to know.

 

Thanks again

 

 

Robin

 

[Darren Groves]

Getting it perfect out of the gun is very tricky, flatting and polishing will remove orange peel and any dirt that's landed in the paint, it makes for a better end result.

[Robin]

Getting it perfect out of the gun is very tricky, flatting and polishing will remove orange peel and any dirt that's landed in the paint, it makes for a better end result.

Thanks Darren

 

So I flatten back with a fine grit paper and then polish?

[Clive]

1500 if a bit orange peely, then 2000 grade. Then a bit of polish (G3 or similar) then wax.....

Using old fashioned bar of soap on the wet+dry soften the effect a little if required.

[Robin]

1500 if a bit orange peely, then 2000 grade. Then a bit of polish (G3 or similar) then wax.....

Using old fashioned bar of soap on the wet+dry soften the effect a little if required.

Thanks Clive