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From: Perlas ng Silanganan
Bikes: Custom Knolly Chilcotin Limited Edition Orange, Dartmoor Wish, KHS 7500, Custom built Specialized Camber, S-Works Road, Cannondale Trail mtb, Polini MTB
here's what i do.
25 steps only.
1. spray primer#1 then let dry
2. sand (wet) 1000/1500
3. spray primer#2 then let dry
4. sand (wet) grit 1000/1500
5. apply filler/puty(if necessary)
6. sand 1000/1500
7 spray primer#3 (only if you did step 5&6, otherwise skip)
8. spray color#1 then let dry
9. sand
10. spray color#2 then let dry
11. sand(lightly)
12. spray color#3 then let dry
13. sand(lightly) -- optional
14. spray color#4 then let dry
15. sand(lightly)
16. spray clear coat#1 then let dry, only do your clear coat when humidity is low
17. sand(lightly)
18. stick decals
19. spray clear coat #2
20. sand(lightly) -- optional
21 spray clear coat #3
22. sand(lightly) -- optional
23. apply rubbing compound then wipe off.
24. polish
25. wax(carnuba) to shine