painting metal

[ksharp]

so im doing a new build and im recovering the tank, i liked the way my cb tank came out but the clear coat i did came out flat, i was looking for some advice some guys have paiting metal what steps u tank what i do first like primer and the order u do it, mainly i want some brands and i want a nice glossy finish thanks

[Piute]

  I'm not all hipe about the new sales pitch for the new paints but if you wont them go to any P.P.G. or house of colors seller can be found on any P.C. ,they can tell you best for there "brand" of paint ,painting has all gone to the hipe and advertiseing,................BUT................
   As an expert painter over thirty years,IT"S ALL IN THE prep and cut and polish " IF NEEDED " I just got thru rubbing out flat black to gloss .gave me a ghost flame I was looking for,plus from a can.  have acces to a full shop and can use my cuzzez paint both but like my home jobs best so then they need cut and polish cause they tend to get a lil dirt and not dry even .You wont to know my way let me know,
take a quick lok just messing on my bike http://honda-cb750-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/Piute-putt-1977-CB-750-F2-td3196204i260.html#a3674381

[shinyribs]

Hmmmm   that doesn't look like a CB tank. I have had good results just spraying Rustoleum cut with acetone or lacquer thinner and shot with an el-cheapo gun from Walmart.It usually flows pretty well and lasts for a good long time.It may need to be buffed to get the most gloss out of it.But a quart of paint and thinner can be had from Lowe's for probably under $20.