Newbie painting problem

[Jonbdiy]

Hi all

Basically I’m new to diy, in my first house and decided to paint the gas and electric meter cupboards on the outside walls of the house, I went to a diy shop and was told to use sandtex, I sanded the cupboards down, not completely to the plastic but well into the old paint.

I started applying the santex black satin paint and all seemed ok although it’s very thick and it needed about 3 coats, I waited the recommended time between coats “16 hours”

Basically I’m not happy with the end result, there are patches that have a sheen and patches that looked Matte and loads of brush marks

I read online that rubbing alcohol can be used to take the gloss off the paint but it hasn’t helped much

I would like to make the work look better, I’d like a smoother finish I just don’t know how so any input would be great as it’s stressing me out

Thanks everyone

 

[Bodd]

Hello Jon

You would be better posting on the painting and decorating forum.
There's a bunch of left wingers on hear who will. Lead you down the garden path.

There are trades that will help you there. Good luck with the new home

Bod