Hey chris
to answer your question
first step is the body work it as to be flawless
after primer and sanding
spray your base (color)
then clear coat at least 3 coat's then let dry a week if you dont have a bake booth
then water sand with 1200 to flatten out then 1500 then 3,000 on a da pad
then buff to a perfect shine and use good clear the better clear the better finish .
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