interior trim painting...., clear coat or lacquer? Options

[silverceli09]

i recently painted my interior trim silver to match my exterior. after a few coats of paint i put a few coats of clear coat on. it looks good, BUT.......the clear coat didnt really leave the smooth surface i was looking for and seems to scratch very easily. SO, my question is what should i use? stick with the clear coat? or what about lacquer? i know that stuff is really tough and leaves more of a smooth glossy surface....so can someone please tell me what i should use to protect the paint job. thanks a lot.....

[travos95]

Stick with the clear. Lacquer is not that durable. Do like razor said. I recomend useing 1000 grit paper. wet sand!!! If ya started with a rough surface it will always look rough. you can sand it smooth but it will still look rough. getting it smooth will take a crap ton of clear and alot of elbow grease. If ya want it smooth start all over again. You gotta be patient between coats. Applying coats to fast will give you and orange peel effect.