d 17 series 4

i am getting ready to  paint my d 17, has anyone used valspar paint, and how did it turn out for you. i also need a couple pieses of sheet metal for it, i need the grill screen the cone it fastens to the  2 little side covers under the fuel tank, a set of lights. and decals. who makes a good set of decals, not asking for much am i. thanks David

I am a shade tree painter and have used the Valspar paint with good results using a HVLP sprayer. A neighbor who is a good painter told me to apply the 1st and 2nd coats without hardner and to apply a light "wash" coat (mostly thinner with a little paint...I get mine by emptying the paint from the container and adding a little thinner) after the last coat without hardner then allow the paint to dry for a day and apply the final coat with the hardner after it dries to the touch. Followed his advice  (and after a few tries to learn the ins and outs of the wash coat) have become a respectful painter.

thanks guys

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