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Fixing eggshell paint

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Hey, I’ve been painting a new tv cabinet we’d received with eggshell paint and 2 of the panels look like this.

What did I do wrong and how do I fix it please?

I sanded and primed the wood. The first coat of paint went on fine but the second is more textured. And these two panels have gone really wrong.

Really appreciate any help!
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4mm nap roller.
Take 1min to paint then leave to settle.
Looks like you were rolling as the paint was setting off causing orange peel?

Be quick and walk away
 
4mm nap roller.
Take 1min to paint then leave to settle.
Looks like you were rolling as the paint was setting off causing orange peel?

Be quick and walk away
Thanks, ah ok that makes sense. I was getting patches so went over it more than others. Do you know how I could fix this please?
 
Sand it back.
Easier with an cheap orbital sander and 120 grade.
Can do it by hand with 120 grade. Followed by 240 grade.
Might have to undercoat and denib with 240 grade a few times to build it out smooth
 

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