Rubbing down before applying laquer?

[volvos60s60]

Hi

I am repairing a door scrape using Halfords pealescent black paint. Having applied the black base coat, should I use 1200 grade wet & dry before applying the lacquer as it says on the can? I have done this & it is totally matt (not surprisingly) & I am considering using T cut to get a shine on the base paint before applying the clear lacquer. Any advise would be appreciated

Thanks

[volvos60s60]

To be a little clearer, the repair area is 1/2 a door (already applied filler, primer &, base coat).

Anatol, I want to clarify a bit further. Even though the can says use 1200 grade W & D before applying lacquer, you feel that the lacquer should be applied staright onto the 'as applied' base coat?

MyBrainHurts, you obviously suggest the W & D recommendation on the can is followed.

We all at least seem to have near concensus though that T cut or similar is a bad idea

Edited by volvos60s60 on Wednesday 8th September 09:01

Edited by volvos60s60 on Wednesday 8th September 09:03

[volvos60s60]

Eddie 4 2 said:

volvos60s60 said:

Hi

I am repairing a door scrape using Halfords pealescent black paint. Having applied the black base coat, should I use 1200 grade wet & dry before applying the lacquer as it says on the can? I have done this & it is totally matt (not surprisingly) & I am considering using T cut to get a shine on the base paint before applying the clear lacquer. Any advise would be appreciated

Thanks

oh dear lol if you dont no then dont do it.Advice pay someone lol

Eddie, thanks for being the only one to be unhelpful.

I do realise that you are probably in the business, but some of us DIYers are quite capable which may surprise you, & some are not. It's just sometimes some of us are prepared to at least try. I do not know it all & am not too proud to ask for a little advice. I have quite capably done the filling, sanding & priming to a good standard & have saved a lot of money to this point. I'll now finish the job to my best of my ability & if that is not good enough I'll get someone to professionally apply the paint & lacquer. The beauty about this kind of job is that you can always rub down & do it again.

Thankfully all the other posters, whether professionals or simply knowledgeable individuals are happily inclined to be helpful. Is business so bad that you have to be cynical when ordinary guys ask for a little advice? Have you ever carried out a DIY job around the house & 'robbed' a decorator, electrician, plumber, or carpenter of his livelihood? I hope that when you asked for advice a tradesperson did not unhelpfully tell you to 'pay someone' & then lol.

[volvos60s60]

Thanks to all for your help. Waiting for a good weather weekend to complete the job. I'll post an update on how it went for anyone who is interested