Time for paint.. Questions?

[kursk42]

I have gotten my car ready for paint. I have used a polyester primer sealer which says it's ready to paint right over. I have presanded the body with 400 grit, and will sand with 600 grit before I shoot.
This is where I need help, I am starting off with the white top. Can someone lists the steps I need to take and times for in between coats and sanding no sanding...
Do I spray the two coats and then spray the clear coat over it? Do I sand the white first and then clear coat it? How long do I wait before shooting the clear coat? Hours? Days? Lots of questions....
Thanks in advance for the replies.

[Dpmulvan]

You follow the tds. What kind of paint are you using?? Basically you shoot a coat of wet on wet sealer, let it flash, shoot your 1st base coat let it flash, shoot your second coat of base let it flash, then 1st coat of clear let it flash then second. All tip sizes, flash times, mixing et are in the TDS ( technical data sheets specific for the products you’re using. As I said “Basically”. Make sure you have dry air and enough cfms to atomize the paint properly.

[Denirooney]

Clean the surface before applying two coats of white paint, allowing each coat to dry for 10-15 minutes. After the final coat, wait for the paint to dry according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually a few hours. Next, sand the white paint with 600 grit sandpaper for a smooth finish. Finally, you can apply the clear coat, following the instructions on the can and allowing sufficient drying time between coats.
https://paintsgeek.com/flash-time-between-clear-coats-what-you-should-know/

[Dpmulvan]

Originally Posted by Denirooney

Clean the surface before applying two coats of white paint, allowing each coat to dry for 10-15 minutes. After the final coat, wait for the paint to dry according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually a few hours. Next, sand the white paint with 600 grit sandpaper for a smooth finish. Finally, you can apply the clear coat, following the instructions on the can and allowing sufficient drying time between coats.
https://paintsgeek.com/flash-time-between-clear-coats-what-you-should-know/

You don’t sand the color, instructions are not on the can.