Fixing rattle can paint job?

[NewestOnTheBlock]

I'm painting my gas tank. Rattlecan style, using Krylon X-metals. This is tough stuff to work with, just because it requires incredibly light coats per each spray. Today I finished prep+primer, then used a entire can. The top looks incredibly even, but the sides have 2-4 darker spots on each side that really stand out. I'm debating on how to fix it. Should I just spray another can, flash dry each coat and hope that the sides will even out? or is it better to just sand it, reprimer and give it another go?

 

[RatyXS]

First off what color is it ?? If it is a metallic, then the only way to really fix for a even coat is to sand off and do again. If it is not a metallic coat, then sanding with some 2000 grit ( wet) can even it out. Then wipe clean and clear.. The best way to do rattle can is super light coats with a decent flash time, you can turn out some nice rattle jobs..

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

I've had trouble with the Krylon standard spray nozzle, a bit too concentrated, off-center, and gloppy if paint not shaken well (shake 'till the directions fall off the can). I prefer the 'fan spray' nozzles. Flake is very 'orientation' sensitive, top surface looks different from sides, so experiment.

More rattle can how-to's: http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31746

 

[NewestOnTheBlock]

Thanks guys. it is metallic, and I think i'm unfortunately going to have to sand it down. I the top does looks really even, but the sides we're absolutely splotchy. I was hoping they we're fine and that I was too critical, but after getting a second person to look at it, the spots we're incredibly noticeable. I will check out that link.