A question about clearcoating

[chromesphere]

Hi all,

I've started using waterslides on my pedals, and i'm....slowing...getting the technique done (had a few problems).  I havent clearcoated either, and at the moment, its the clearcoat thats causing the problem.

Its the quantity.  This is probably something that comes with experience, but i find that the difference between too much and too little is minute.  If it goes on too thin, it drys splotching.  Too thick, and it sags, which is what happened this morning.

Can clear coat be sanded back (lightly)? Or should i just leave it? Obviously if i do sand it, i'll have to be careful as there is a waterslide underneath the clearcoat.  But at the moment, it doesnt look very good at all.

I'm sure its not the product, it has been recommended a number of times (white knight).

Thanks for any advice!
CS

[Schappy]

I think alot of spraycans instruct you to keep the can about 18 inches away.

A light coat is fine just follow it up with another.
Clearcoat can be sanded back but you can get down to the decal.

[chromesphere]

Thanks schappy,

I thought i was far enough away. Maybe i was too close...

So if the cooat is 'splotchy', will the follow coat even it out?

I'll check how the clear coat has settled before i try sanding, although this morning, it didnt look too good at all...

Thanks for your advice!
CS

[chromesphere]

Gave it a light sand last night...well...actually...it was pretty heavy at 240 grit. 

Got rid of most of the bump, resprayed it.  You can still see some of the rippling but it looks better. 

yeah, does fix it to some degree, just gotta be careful you dont go down too far or you'll damage the decal underneath, i guess.

CS

[Bucksears]

Repeated moderate coats are what I do. I use clear adhesive labels that cover the whole top of my pedal, so I repeat coats until it's glossy.