Originally Posted by
Iride01
What has been better for me with rattle cans is re-coating within the re-coat time and if a compatible clear is used then do it before the re-coat time expires. But that precludes you being able to sand things for a super smooth finish.
This is exactly what the customer service guy I spoke with suggested--apply the clear coat within 20 minutes, before the enamel sets up. I replied exactly the same thing about then not being able to sand the surface smooth.