CottonFX
New Member
Hi guys,
So I am working on a project where I am trying to get a glossy black surface. After some failed attempts using alclad black gloss base laquer, I decided to switch to rustoleum glossy black spray paint. This has yielded a great result, however, I am having the problem I have always had with pieces of dust falling in the paint despite using a cardboard box over it while it dries. It's kind of impossible not to get dust on some something that takes hours to dry like that.
So now I am faced with how to deal with these dirt nibs. I had not planned to Clearcoat it but I am considering now sanding and putting future floor acrylic on it with a brush as a Clearcoat, but there is no guarantee that won't get dust in it too. I also have considered wetsanding but I think I would have to do the whole piece instead of just the spot with the nib and then Polish it back up... Problem with that is I tend to burn through the edges everytime I do this.
I guess my question is, what exactly is the point of glossy black paint if you plan to use a clearcoat? Is it only for when u don't use one? I assume flat black would look the same as sanded glossy black once the clear is on top, it will all be glossy right?
Also if anyone has a better suggestion for removing the dust from the paint without having to do all this I would welcome that.
Thanks.
So I am working on a project where I am trying to get a glossy black surface. After some failed attempts using alclad black gloss base laquer, I decided to switch to rustoleum glossy black spray paint. This has yielded a great result, however, I am having the problem I have always had with pieces of dust falling in the paint despite using a cardboard box over it while it dries. It's kind of impossible not to get dust on some something that takes hours to dry like that.
So now I am faced with how to deal with these dirt nibs. I had not planned to Clearcoat it but I am considering now sanding and putting future floor acrylic on it with a brush as a Clearcoat, but there is no guarantee that won't get dust in it too. I also have considered wetsanding but I think I would have to do the whole piece instead of just the spot with the nib and then Polish it back up... Problem with that is I tend to burn through the edges everytime I do this.
I guess my question is, what exactly is the point of glossy black paint if you plan to use a clearcoat? Is it only for when u don't use one? I assume flat black would look the same as sanded glossy black once the clear is on top, it will all be glossy right?
Also if anyone has a better suggestion for removing the dust from the paint without having to do all this I would welcome that.
Thanks.