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Offline JDM82

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How many coats of laquer is too many?
« 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.
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Offline Matty-MK3

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Re: How many coats of laquer is too many?
« Reply #1 on: 28 October 2009, 21:06 »
Blimey, if you've done that many just 1500 it flat then a good cutting compound (G6).
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Re: How many coats of laquer is too many?
« Reply #2 on: 29 October 2009, 09:22 »
On some Kustoms I have heard of as many as 30 coats!

But normal cars is usually 2
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Re: How many coats of laquer is too many?
« Reply #3 on: 31 October 2009, 13:36 »
30 us stupid. It'll probably peel like no tomorrow.
Golf MK3 1.8 auto and I didn't pay a grand for the "priveledge" :grin:, auto windows all round and a AC. Oh and I've got a luggage net you pricks!

Does that make my willy look bigger?

Oh yeah it's called Helda or something....