spraybomb
+1y
Looks great for a first timer. Keep up the good work. In the meantime, I'll give ya some pointers.
*Spraypaint normally comes in Enamels or Lacquers and dry by the solvents evaporating from them. Both work equally well, though lacquer dries much faster and flatter.
*Duplicolor is good stuff. Definately the best spray pattern out there.
*Clean your part with prep-sol or a wax and grease remover then spray your primer and let it dry for about an hour. Wet sand it lightly with 600 grit paper. Small areas where you may sand through the primer are OK and should not effect the paint.
*Clean the sanding residue off with some soap and water (you can try prep-sol to clean it, but because it is a solvent, it may wipe away your primer). Then dry it off.
*Paint your part with a two or three light coats untill you get full coverage.
*Spraycan clearcoat can be sprayed over the paint to mildly protect the color, but it's not as strong as a 2 part, catlyzed automotive urethane (which cure by a chemical reaction).
*Try this for a little more shine in your clear: Get a hairdryer or heat gun. Spray the clear on the surface untill it looks wet and shiny (try not to run it, lol). Quickly hold the hairdryer right over the clear. The heat will keep the humidity from attacking the clear and will cause it to dry almost immediately, keeping its shine. Obviously, you don't want to hold the hairdryer over the surface for too long or you run the risk of bubbling the clear. Do a small area at a time to keep everything under control.
*Let it sit for a few hours and your ready to roll.
*When you get more confident with yourself, check out 'Spraymax' line of 2 part primers and clears in an aerosol can. They work great if you only want to paint small parts occasionally. Unfortunately, they're a little expensive (about $17 to $20 dollars a can).
*If you want to start painting more frequently, spend the money and get yourself a spraygun and compressor. Learn how to use them and you'll find that while aerosols are quick and easy, standard automotive paints are far superior to them in quality, longevity, and good looks.