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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: JDM82 on 25 October 2009, 20:15

Title: How many coats of laquer is too many?
Post by: JDM82 on 25 October 2009, 20:15

Hi guys and girls
I got myself some plastic bits for my golf and decided to have a go at spraying them myself.Im surprized how well they've turned out.My method was:-

1. Rub down with fine grit paper
2. 3 to 4 coats of plastic primer
3. Another rub down
4. 3 coats of paint
5. Another rub down
6. Clear laquer

Now i did 4 coats of laquer but it didnt feel smooth enough so 2 more coats and its almost there.Was thinking of doing another 2 maybe 3 coats?
Is that too many coats? Im leaving it 30 minutes between coats then 24 hours before I test the smoothness.They have come out looking great just want them smooth so dirt doesnt inbed in the rough.

Title: Re: How many coats of laquer is too many?
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 28 October 2009, 21:06

Blimey, if you've done that many just 1500 it flat then a good cutting compound (G6).

Title: Re: How many coats of laquer is too many?
Post by: Len on 29 October 2009, 09:22

On some Kustoms I have heard of as many as 30 coats!

But normal cars is usually 2

Title: Re: How many coats of laquer is too many?
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 31 October 2009, 13:36

30 us stupid. It'll probably peel like no tomorrow.