Glossing

To get a high gloss.... apply the undercoat and use fine wet&dry sand paper ie a light sanding and brush down the surface.

Apply a 1st coat of gloss and leave for 24 hours then use the wet&dry for another light sanding. Apply the final coat of gloss.

Thanks you two.

No problem Sammy. The way suggest is less time but but to get a real high gloss or glass finish if you like is to use the wet&dry with soapy water and rub down each gloss coat after 48 hours to give the paint time to cure and set. But if you're in a hurry the prescribed method said earlier will suffice. Personally I prefer to spend some time on painting gloss because when its done come 12 months or 2 years on, alls thats need would be a rub down with turps and we're away with the paint and brush ie no sanding necessary.

So if I want a real high shine I undercoat, light sand, gloss, rub down with soapy wet and dry (fairy liquid???) then gloss a final coat.......yes?

Sorry all bit confuzzled.

Yes,thats why the paper is called wet&dry. Basically it was used on car body repairs.

Samantha,

If you want a really good finish, preparation is key. The surface must have no defects before you apply the last top coat, and be completely dust free. You can get this with 600 (or more) wet-and-dry paper used wet, then cleaned with dust wipes. You then top coat it, wait a bit, then curse and repeat because some marks have been made visible by the gloss!

I do this on my wooden sailing dinghy. I never use any kind of soap. Sometimes it looks really nice... and sometimes I find dust in it.

Andy

Thanks to you all for your help. I want to Do It Myself as much as possible but its knowing how tio do it the right way. I am not going to cut corners on this. Thanks again and hope you dont mind the million and one questions I have. Ta

Samantha,

Don't hesitate to ask questions, because other people like me also learn from the excellent answers given.

Bruce.

you have now 98,000 I think? questions left.

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