Hi all been lurking this site for a while now, I just finished spraying a hood on a 72 challenger, it came out great but could use some tips on leveling out the clear on stripes before I shoot the last 2 coats of the clear , it has 3 coats on it now and was hoping there was a easier way than just sanding it all flat with out burning thru, thanks Randy

block sand the ridge out is about the only way. it should be no problem if you did 3 wet coats
Jay D.

Thanks for the reply that’s what I thought was thinking about putting some spot pudy glaze along the edges to help keep it level

I am Just thinking out load here, But I thought Base coat shouldn't be sanded?

Why wouldn't you put down a few coats of clear Or Inter coat clear on it then Block sand That out followed by a Third coat of clear on it?

By the way the Hood looks Fantastic

The hood was cleared with 3 wet coats but there is a ridge at the edge of the stripes

I would Use my small 3M Black hard Block and wet sand ridges flat with 1200 grit then shoot another coat of clear IF I was worried it got too thin. If I WASN'T worried I would just start Polishing.
ALL Depends on how Proud those edges are really, And my mood and How much Time I had to play with it as well, If i was in a hurry I would hit them with 600 or 800 then sand out the rest of the hood with same and Just shoot another coat or two period then do my Cut with 2000 and Buff it out.

Just depends How much I Sanded on those edges to get flat?
That's Just Me though Lets see what the other guy's have too say ?
They all have a LOT more experience spraying than I do.

try a small spot with some 600-800 and see what it does. you've got a tricky job there it really needs a good sanding. not trying to beating you up but it looks like it has some moderate peel. you should get rid of that it will make a huge improvement. as said above not knowing how much of an edge you have, being there to see it makes it hard to give any serious input. if you end up cutting and buffing the final coat be careful.
Jay D.

thanks for all the suggestion's, I think I'm going to hit with 600 on a hard block, I got the extra orange peel because I sprayed it on a lot heavier than I usually do for sanding

dont use that glaze putty trick going around you tube...

just use the hard block, I like to do it wet but dry will work just not as easy. use something to wipe away the water frequently so you can see what your doing and carefully pay attention to how the block is in relation to the ridge and you'll not have any problems. in most cases of a sand through its because your not paying attention were the block is sanding and I sanded through the clear.
Jay D.