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CJBrown is on the money with the Dupont Centari. I've been using that stuff since around 1983. And no, you cant get it in Cali anymore.
Be patient with your paint job. Allow all primers to dry thoroughly. If you get right into the primer sanding before all solvents have dried and evaporated, the sanding will look and feel smooth, but, actually continue to shrink and cause the paint to suck into these fine scratches making your paint job look bad. I usually allow primer to dry a full week before I get into the final sanding process. But, allowing the primer to dry so long, it kind of loses its pourus nature and will need a primer sealer applied immediately prior to painting to ensure proper bond between primer and paint. I always like to apply a clear coat even on a single stage paint that does not require the clear coat to make it shine. Reason being is that final polishing comes out better and allows future polishing in case of minor scratches or problems. If you wet sand on a single stage paint, you actually remove paint and make your paint job thinner and it wont last as long as if you also applied a clear coat. I stay away from straight enamel paint since Centari is not available anymore and I spend a little more and use an acrylic urathane (did I spell that right?). I dont like any of the other straight enamel paints available. I like to wait a day or so before I wet sand and polish to allow thorough curing. Dont wax your new paint for at least one month and when you do, use a soft micro fiber cloth. That was a whole lot to say dont bother with a lamp. Follow the directions on all the products you use. Ask questions if you are note sure when using a new product. Have fun.
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