Buffing out a spec of dust after wet coat?

Modeling Subjects Autos
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Guys I have sprayed my Ferrari 308 model Testors Italian Red enamel. Two mist coats one wet coat. I then had two dust specs on the hood. I tried the Tamiya polish and it really didn’t work so I sanded the dust off and did another wet coat on the hood. Now I have two more specs of dust in an otherwise nice paint job.

Any ideas what I should use to get rid of the specs of dust? The paint is a nice high gloss red and I hate to buff down the gloss in any way. I have the Tamiya polishes and sand paper up to 12,000.

Any advice is appreciated

Thanks

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I have tried to remove dust specs for the longest time . If you have enough base coats under wet coats you could try to lightly sand out spec and polish if not remove the paint and start again since its not metalic color repaint the hood.

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3 ounces of Bourbon, straight.

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I have successfully taken care of a few dust specks by overcoating with clearcoat after a fine sandpaper. You may find it easier to get a dustless finish with the clearcoat than with color. Also, try to clean up your spray area before spraying those final coats. Also, I know some folks who spray water in the air just before they spray. Higher humidity reduces dust.

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I agree with Don. The clear acts as a barrier coat to finish especially on metallics

All my enamels I clear coat with acrylic lacquer clear.

Yeah I know everyone says you can’t, but been doing it for a dozen years with great results.

Good luck on your project.

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I can report that I have succesfully removed the 3 dust specs by using a runout of the Tamiya Polishing compounds… course then fine then finish. They really work, although it took about an hour at the sink to do the whole car. Rinsing off thoroughly after each level of compound.

The thing looks closer to real car paint than I have ever done before. I guess I had the enamel on thick enough to do this, two mist-two wet coats. Metallics would not have been as forgiving as the opaque Italian Red.

I agree with Don that the cleanliness of your paint area is pivotal in avoiding dust. Water misting is a good idea. When I built my giant Revell B-36 model I built a temp spray booth by hanging 4 mill clear poly from HD, floor to ceiling about 8’ high x 5’ x 5’ . My model room is in the cellar. It worked well. I’m thinking of doing that again and leaving it up

I’ll post photos when I’m done with the 308

Thanks, Men