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Tooling Coat High Gloss finish

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By Richardsmith1 - 11/15/2017 10:01:51 PM



Hello, 1st post.

I'm trying to make a pattern as per the airbox video. The pattern coat primer went ok but the gloss coat leaves deep brush marks where I start and end brushing.
I can see if I had a simple flat shape I could make full length strokes that this wouldn't be a problem. But this is fairly complex and requires brush strokes from the centre out.

So are there any tips other than spraying to get a smoother gloss coat finish.


Cheers
Richard
By Warren (Staff) - 11/16/2017 9:16:12 AM

Try and carry the brush straight off the edge of the pattern rather than lifting it if possible.  You could use a flat edged piece of plastic to skim over the Hi-Gloss to smooth out any strokes.