yet another clear coat question

This might be a stupid question, but I can't find an answer to it in the FAQ.

If I use clear coat from a spray can, is it applied straight as a wet coat over the colour or do you apply a couple of mist coats first like you do when spraying colour?

thanks

Mist coats, then cut back and polish for shine.
By the way, don't use Testors' spray cans.

Mist coat's it is.
If you go to heavy from the start the clear can burn through the edges exposing the primer/underlaying colour/plastic, or whatever is underneath the top colour.
I've done this several times and is slowly developing some patience.
Leave it to dry for, say 10-15 minutes between coats and you shoud be fine.


Good luck!
Niclas

thanks, I'd been using Tamiya TS spray cans using Primera Man's guide in the faq with great results but I just want to get that bit of extra shine especially if I'm doing a model with big decals