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Add too little, and the basecoat won't beĬhanged enough add too much, and you will change the basecoat too muchĪnd have to start over again. Transparent piece of plastic (think Saran Wrap with colors) over theīasecoat to change the color. Over the basecoat to achieve the right color. When you apply the basecoat and midcoat you follow the Thoroughly before applying the clearcoat. Always let the basecoat dry thoroughly before applying the midcoat. You can use #1000 grit sandpaper or rubbing compound (cutting creme) to smooth the The basecoat, it becomes very difficult to smooth the basecoat paint. The primer shouldīe wet sanded before applying the paint. Smooth before applying the additional stages of paint. Make sure to get the primer and basecoat sanded very Practice off the vehicle first before applying a tricoat to your vehicle! The edge so there are no paint layer lines. The best was to spray tricoats is to spray the entire panel to

The midcoat out even farther than the basecoat or you will create a paint When spraying tricoats, apply the basecoat first. Finally, youĪpply the clearcoat to achieve the correct color. On very thinly and you must practice a bit to get it right. Tricoat (or Midcoat) or a #2 on the label to identify it. This bottle (or spray can) will have a check by the word Has thoroughly dried for at least a few hours. You should practice on a scrap piece of metal or plastic.įirst apply the basecoat. In order to successfully match a tri-coat, The midcoat color is applied very thin and addsĪdditional depth to the paint. Transparent color, called the midcoat is applied and finally, aĬoat of clearcoat. Listed on our site has three different coats of paint applied at theįactory. Any color that has the word " Tri-coat" in the paint name
