The PPG paint I am using calls for the clear coat to be applied within 24 hours. If I were to try to put ghost flames on the body, I think it would take longer than 24 hours for me to get them all laid out shot and complete a clear coat. What damage will be done if I wait 48 hours or so to apply the clear?

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I thought that you put the ghost flames over the first layer of clear. No, I'm 90 percent sure. Because if you screw up the ghost flame, you blotch the whole paint job. I'd finish the paint, clear, then do the flames and clear over if desired.

I'm just going by instinct here. Check into it.

Best of Luck, photos of finfished product?
Bob

PPG makes a clear for blending and custom painting. I think it's called 895. (check with your paint supplier) It's basicly a clear base and has no "window". Or, depending on exactly which clear you are using, usally you can put down two coats of clear, and let it cure completely. Sand it with 1000 or 1200 do your flames, then clear again. TALK TO YOUR PAINT SUPPLIER!, they are usally happy to help and know there materials. Each type of base/clear system is a little different so you need to get everything at one place, and get specific info from the supplier.

Hey guys,
I thought I might just add a little comment. I think sanding with 1000 or 1200 might be a little smooth for the paint to stick (could be wrong though). My dad and myself usually paint the basecoat and then put a layer of clear on, scuff that with 600 and then we lay the flames over that. A nice secret that my dad has shown me is to sand the edges of the flames before you lay the final clear on. It makes for really smooth finishes. I do caution you, be careful because it is really easy to sand through. I agree with Tinbender, check with the paint supplier, they are the ones that know this stuff inside and out.

If I were you ,I think I would contact : www.houseofcolors.com, go to tech support,they will for sure know the answer.....good luck to ya'