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    hi guys I'm about to start painting shortly and gotta ask this questions

    hi guys sorry for the noobie questions but i really do need help with this one; I'm about to start painting next monday and im using candy colours with a silver base with silver blackouts etc
    how many coats of clear should i use to finish off?
    can i mix the clear coat into the paint?

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    how many coats of clear should i use to finish off? if using 2pak and wanting to rub down and buff for a mirror look 4 coats minimum
    can i mix the clear coat into the paint? No, candy is some thing that only a candy pro should handle as you will get streaks and dark spot from over lapping gun strokes and doubling up on edges

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    Do lots of reading first!

    Theres some really really good threads on GMH-torana and other sites.

    Heres plenty to keep you busy for a while. Im currently doing the same research....

    http://www.gmh-torana.com.au/forums/.../page__hl__diy

    http://www.gmh-torana.com.au/forums/..._1#entry512761

    http://www.gmh-torana.com.au/forums/.../page__hl__diy

    http://holdenpaedia.oldholden.com/Spray_Painting

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    sounds like your a betting man, i wouldnt touch candy/metallics mate. leave it to the pros. maybs start with the solids. whites etc. first timer with metallic is likely to end in tears.

    my mate is a qualified painter of 8-10 years and he cant paint candy.

    my advice - do the prep and pay someone to throw the colour and clear down
    BQZ

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    yeah i have a mate whose a pro and he's willing to do it for a carton of piss so its all good and thanks for the research tips i found them use full

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