Getting laquered

[dadrathers]

I need to do a paint job on my front (plastic) bumper which is in Brilliant Black Metallic.

I have never sprayed using metallic before so,

1. How much laquer do I need compared with the metallic paint?

2. Should I get the laquer from VW - I have no choice with the paint?

3. Any tips for doing a top job - I am OK with preparation and undercoat etc?

Cheers.

[sharpie]

if you get vw paint they come in packs with the lacquer... doesnae matter much about the lacquer tho, but go with genuine vag paint to get a better colour match.

prep is everything, get a really good smooth surface before you start, few coats of paint and a few more lacquer on top once it's done to protect it. you'll need a fair few cans cos the vag ones are tiiiiny!

edit - 2 coats of primer too before you start! you can flat it off with some 1500 paper between coats if you want a smoother finish