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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Vdubbster on 27 February 2009, 13:34

Title: Applying Lacquer
Post by: Vdubbster on 27 February 2009, 13:34

Hello people

I have just painted a spoiler in dragon green. Im happy with everything up to here.

Now the last time I used Lacquer was ages ago on my jade green polo, this was a disaster.

SO, how should I be applying Lacquer to a plastic spoiler, how many coats, time between etc etc

I have no Idea, from memory last time the Lacquer did not go one evenly and it looked SO SO SO S%^T

Thanks

Title: Re: Applying Lacquer
Post by: Ben Lessani on 27 February 2009, 14:29

Only tip I can give you is to make sure the paint is HARD before applying lacquer. Can take days/weeks for some paints to fully harden.

Title: Re: Applying Lacquer
Post by: boneybradley on 27 February 2009, 14:49

my best tip is get it laquered through a spray gun (friendly local paint guy etc).....I have spoken to many painters who say aero modern laquer wont give good results!!

Title: Re: Applying Lacquer
Post by: Vdubbster on 28 February 2009, 01:45

Yes good point, il try and find a bodyshop  :laugh: not wort ruining it

Title: Re: Applying Lacquer
Post by: upfront84 on 09 March 2009, 10:27

You'll never get the same results from a can as you will a gun. Spray cans use 1k lacquer which sets by letting the vapours run off, spray shops will use 2k lacquer which requires an activator to set.  Its much thicker and gives a 'deeper' finish.

if you are doing it at home make sure the environment is dust free and build the layers up 15- 20 minutes apart, then allow to fully dry - i.e. the following weekend.  rub back with 1500 - 2000 sand paper before using a buffer to bring the shine back, this should still give you a decentish finish although not quite bodyshop standard.

Dust is your biggest enemy