$7.95 Spray Can of Clear Coat

[BobbyG]

I applied the last coat of clear last night, woke up this morning and guess what? Ruff dust particles all over the clear. wet sanded and it is smooth again. Now what is next? Light compound buff my truck door and then reapply another coat or two of clear? Need help before I get started again. Humidity 29%, temp out side, 73 degrees.

Where did all the dust come from? My concern is regardless of how many times you same and re-clear the end result will be the same...

If the dust particles are small and few in number then you might get away with wet sanding with 1000 grit then 1500. If you still have plenty of clear then try compounding and polish then determine whether or not it satisfies you...

[vtfreeiii]

Sorry, making mistakes trying too hard. I left the fan on and the garage windows up slightly in my garage. I am learning the hard way! Do you mean light compounding and polishing before putting on 1 or 2 coats of clear? Thanks.

[BobbyG]

Sorry, making mistakes trying too hard. I left the fan on and the garage windows up slightly in my garage. I am learning the hard way! Do you mean light compounding and polishing before putting on 1 or 2 coats of clear? Thanks.

Yes, you are trying too hard and want it perfect and want it NOW....ask me how I know!! We have all been there at least once!!

OK, now we've understood where the dust is coming from....

Depending on the amount of clear you've already applied, you might have enough to wet sand and simply compound and polish. If you'd rather take another crack at spraying simply wet sand the area and respray....

1. Take your time
2. Wet sand
3. Clean the area
4. Klean-Strip Prep All ( or suitable replacement)
5. Paper and tape the area
6. Tack Rag
7. Spray a wet coat but not enough to product runs. Hold the can 6 inches or so from the panel and watch the paint as it lays down otherwise you'll end up with that dry look again...
8. Let dry over night
9. Carefully remove paper and tape
10. Let dry for a few days
11. Wet sand with 1500 grit
12. Compound
13. Polish