I got this tiny “dent” that fractured the clear coat. I have a mechanic background - but 1st paint work attempt. I decided to do this work with an airbrush, a tool I’m familiar with - opposed to an hvlp. I was able to fill the “dent” with primer - it was very shallow.

I used 1k primer, non catalyzed base coat, & 2k clear coat. My biggest worry was color mismatch & an obvious blend line on the door where old paint meets new. There is a very slight variation in the color between door panel & panel directly behind it - but in person you’d really have to be looking for it to see it (I didn’t blend that panel). The color & clear blend on the door itself really came out very good, much better than expected.

There is texture in the clear - you can see it with the light reflection. I expected this - I was using an airbrush. I did some wet sanding/compounding 24 hrs after spraying the clear (2000 grit & up). I have cheap Amazon no name sand paper & it seemed to clog really easily. I decided to stop, let the clear cure more, & order some top quality papers.

Question is - if you’ve used cheap/good quality sandpaper - how much difference have you’ve noticed? I’m using a backing pad & it seems this paper stops cutting really fast & puts in some random deeper scratches. I’m using it wet & trying to be vigilant about not letting material stick to the papers. Factory paint is about 140 microns & new paint is about 230 microns - so there should be enough clear to sand.

Yes I know clear coat blends can fail & yes if that happens I know will have to repaint the whole door.