Need paint advice - first time using a primer under the topcoat.
Long-time lurker and now just joined. I would say I am in intermediate modeler and I build mostly cars. I am currently working on a 1:12 scale Doyusha Lamborghini Countach.
For most of my years of modeling, I have been using rattle cans and no primer. I know, I know... Not the best technique, but I usually get pretty decent results anyway. I prefer Tamiya paints generally speaking.
This time, I thought I would use a primer to see if I get better results. I used Krylon Colormaster black (the Countach will be black). I ended up spraying three somewhat light coats with sanding in between and after (1,000 grit and then 1,500 grit). I just finished spraying color coat (Tamiya TS-14 acrylic lacquer black). I sprayed three coats (15 minutes between coats). From a few feet away the finish looks awesome. But up close you can still see a little bit of "grain" from the primer. This is after about an hour of drying time.
My question is: What next? Will a couple of coats of clear smooth this out? Do I need to color sand with 1,500 grit? I'm afraid to sand down below the topcoat. Do I spray the clear and then polish from there? Or am I screwed and need to start over?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.