It's also why two stage is so popular. The color coat is relatively easy to apply. Multiple coats of clear can then be color sanded flat and polished up to a high shine. Single stage paints must be applied just so and when done correctly, look terrific. Knowing how to push on alot of paint and not have it sag is a skill that requires alot of practice. Air pressure, gun adjustment, distance from the work, keeping the gun at 90 degrees to the surface and speed you make your pass all go into the equation. I've seen skilled painters put on a coat, leave the booth for a few, come back, put on another coat, leave the booth, come back in half an hour a see the paint has flowed out beautifully.
