Originally Posted by
Russ Roth
I've seen really nice paint jobs done with extra layers of thinned paint, by thinning the paint more it eliminates the brush strokes or roller marks depending on application and lets the paint lay flatter. Down sides are more time involved due to more coats and the extra drying time. But, for the best results you still need to mask them and after 2 coats do a wet sand and another after a couple more coats with really fine paper. The results can look as good as spray but more time and effort are required.
Thanks. Yes I would certainly be masking regardless. The automotive paint dries very quickly so the time factor would not be troublesome. Not sure what to thin it with but I will check with the local supplier. Since I don't even own a sprayer, there's plenty of time & effort avoided or transferred to the brush painting time. I'll consult around and look for other replies here before jumping in.