Looks like you have figured it out....
Here's the steps I take:
1.prep metal
1.5 put on gloves
2.clean with WAX AND GREASE REMOVER (not general solvent)
3.Tack cloth
4.Replace gloves
5.Shoot primer
6. Wet sand with 400
7. clean with W&G Remover
8. Tack
9. Replace gloves
10. Shoot primer
(repeat steps 6-10 as many times as necessary - finishing with 600grit).
Some people use a sealer after the primer before the paint.....if using this - the sealer coat is not sanded as the vehicle is already flat.
11. Tack
12. Shoot with color
13. Another coat
14. Another coat
15. Another?
16. Let color set up - but not more than 24hrs (will depend on the paint)
17. Tack
18. clear (med/light coat)
19. clear (wet coat)
20. Let stand
21. Wet sand and buff
Notice that after the final round of sanding on the primer - followed by the final shot of sealer - there is no cleaning on that last coat - unless you need it - just tack it off and spray color....
But if you are sanding on the final coat - some post sanding cleaner is in order before you shoot.
After a good couple of coats - check for coverage - inspect parts - look for 'fisheye' - you may even want to put some 'fisheye' prevention stuff in your paint (sorry cant remember name of it) - do not clear it until you are happy with the coverage.
Final note - get the tech sheets for your paints - make sure you are following their directions!!!
- ryan
