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Can anyone tell me if inital prep needs to be perfect? I am just done sanding 150 grit and some parts are not that dull yet.

I will be doing 320 grit before painting.

Does the paint stick to parts that are still clear?

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My paint (Brightside) has been just great and I have only washed the car twice since I painted it.

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...the clear came right off with it in big sheets.

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Ok, before I get started with removing the trim. What is the final opinion, does Brightside work as well as Rustoleum?

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Here is a little info on Brightside. Apparently requires its own thinner, and a max thinning of 10%.
Brightside Spec page

Here is what I am not following. Both Rustoleum and Brightside are "enamels". There is a lot of talk here about final sanding and buffing. I always thought that enamel had a "layer" of gloss, and if you went though that you lost the gloss.

Is that true anymore?

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JDMspec,

Have you polished/wetsanded the final coat yet? If so, what did you use?

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I don't need primer for Brightside correct?

How has your Brightside held up without primer?? For people who have experience..

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Here is what I am not following. Both Rustoleum and Brightside are "enamels". There is a lot of talk here about final sanding and buffing. I always thought that enamel had a "layer" of gloss, and if you went though that you lost the gloss.

Is that true anymore?

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SOMEONE IN THE KNOW PLEASE TEST YOUR PERFECT MIX WITH A VISCOSITY CUP!! Why are we all banging our heads on the mix issue? I've seen 50/50 down to 10%. C'mon, someone be a hero and help us out! This method would take into account everyone's local temps.
http://www.amazon.com/Wagner-0153165-VISCOSITY-CUP/dp/B00069P9KG

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exactly, why is everyone banging their heads? its not that serious, just experiment a lil and u will find what works for you. there is not going to be any PERFECT percent mix that works for everyone, with every paint, in every climate.

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i've allways said it is highly dependant on temperature and most importantly humidity. When i do the first few coats, if it's a new can of paint, i usually just use the straight paint (no mineral spirits), as i approach the final 4 coats, i typically add about 10%, and near the final coat i'm at about 15%, 20% MAX (regardless of climate). But i can say that there is no set mix, i've never exceeded 20%, and the conditions change as the can is used, so as the can gets older, and has been used i find you have to thin it more and more. But, it's more of a "feel" thing, i know when i'm mixing the paint in my tray, what consistancy i need, you either "got it" or you don't!!!!! I could just lie and say use 10% if that makes you all happy!!!

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So the Way I See it , Basically You Just Keep the Paint the Same Consistency as it was when you First Open the Can. That makes Sense to Me because Tremclad say's Nothing about Thinning the Paint

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While looking at the interlux website I noticed a 2 part polyurethane paint that is also meant to be rolled on. The stuff is called perfection and is advertised as "The ultimate 2-part polyurethane gloss finish". Anyone tried this stuff or thinking of trying it? I might use it on my next project to see how well it works out

Interlux Perfection Brochure

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