JCCLARK wrote:If the black is base coat it needs minimum 30 min. before clear
per mfg recommendations for most brands.
But that is a minimum under ideal conditions.
I strongly suggest you always wait an hour because none of us
spray under ideal conditions. But you're also not suppose to let base
sit longer than 24 hrs before clear, so somewhere in the middle is fine.
Check the tech sheet for your brand, some brands may be different.
If the black is a urethane, I would wait 3 hrs before clear.

When striping with base coat I have been able to lightly sand the tape line after tape
is pulled with a fine grit paper like 2000 just enough to soften the sharp edge the paint leaves. Don't try to level it, just soften it and the clear will do the rest.
Like I said, I always plan on two sessions of clear coat to level it completely.

'68 Coronet R/T wrote:Just to be clear, all the advice given above is for automotive grade paints - NOT rattle can stuff.
That fact that you didn't recognize common terms like B/C, C/C, SS has me concerned that you are about to make a big mess trying to follow the above instructions.

badsix wrote:We are just trying to be helpful. but you still haven't suggested what products your planning to use. I see you mention clear but? this can make a big difference in the advice given. we don't want you to screw up anything anymore than you do.
Jay D.

'68 Coronet R/T wrote:I wasn't trying to slam your inexperience but only to caution you that the people on this site are giving you advice based on using products made for automotive painting. These products are designed to work together to produce the correct results.

badsix wrote:good, don't be afraid to ask questions.
Jay D.