i recently painted my interior trim silver to match my exterior. after a few coats of paint i put a few coats of clear coat on. it looks good, BUT.......the clear coat didnt really leave the smooth surface i was looking for and seems to scratch very easily. SO, my question is what should i use? stick with the clear coat? or what about lacquer? i know that stuff is really tough and leaves more of a smooth glossy surface....so can someone please tell me what i should use to protect the paint job. thanks a lot.....

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Sand with 800+ sand paper, wash off (remove oil), do another coat. Let it sit for 24 hours (minimum) and repeat. I'd do 3-4 layers if you want it to be nice and protected.

-TC

Yeah, like TC said. but before u start painting after u've lightly sanded them make sure u primer them, it gives the paint something to hold on to and also smooths it out more.Also the more clear coat u add the more shine and reflectiveness u will get. Lightly spray the clear though. You dont want it to run. Add more than 4 layers for more shine.

Stick with the clear. Lacquer is not that durable. Do like razor said. I recomend useing 1000 grit paper. wet sand!!! If ya started with a rough surface it will always look rough. you can sand it smooth but it will still look rough. getting it smooth will take a crap ton of clear and alot of elbow grease. If ya want it smooth start all over again. You gotta be patient between coats. Applying coats to fast will give you and orange peel effect.

Laqueer is generally used for wood. All you need is a high gloss spray paint.

wet sand 1500grit and then buff the heck out of it (after satisfied with the overall paint job)