I'm at the "tail end" of my 1978 Playboy cabinet restore. It's my first pin and read many threads before starting. Reading these posts has been so helpful. I picked up the Playboy locally in August for what I thought was a pretty fair price considering the condition it was in. IMG_0295 (resized).JPG IMG_0304 (resized).JPGSaved the bottom but had to build a new backbox. I was lucky enough to find a stencil kit as I found out they are hard to come by due to licensing issues. I'm attaching a few before and after photos. I got the new legs and side rails in the other day and couldn't wait to see how it looked! I used most of Vid's recommendations on primer, base coat and rattle cans for the colors. It's not perfect I think I could do better with some experience but happy with the results so far.

I have a few questions on clear coating the cabinet. I'm not really set up for the automotive clear and have been reading about the 2k products. Wanted to ask opinions on the 2k products and sheen. Being my first pin, the cabinet has some minor spots I missed so I'm thinking a satin finish to help hide some stuff I missed during sanding. I don't think a high gloss would be wise in this case but looking for advice?

Second, should I use a high grit wet sand before applying the clear? I've read it can knock down the edges from the stencil and give the paint some tooth but don't want to goof up the stencil job or paint. Any advice or should I just do it and trust the process? Any harm in not wet sanding and just shooting the clear?

Here is a photo of the almost finished cabinet. I'm moving it between the garage and the house slowing easing my wife into the idea we're gunna have a pin inside soon!IMG_2384 (resized).JPG