Sprayed Mirror covers with halfords paints, alternatives?

Sprayed Mirror covers with halfords paints, alternatives?

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MDMetal

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2,775 posts

148 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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So I took the GF's textures black plastic mirror covers and sanded them, primed them, sprayed, and then lacquered them, all with Halfords finest. Upon it's first wash the other day I've noticed the bug smears have actually eaten and distorted the lacquer and the colours (white) is now impregnated with black smudges which don't scrub out when washing.

What did I do wrong and what can I improve? The covers where left to dry a few days before placing them on. I know bugs can damage paint work but obviously this is more sever and although I wasn't expecting some amazing showroom finish I expected a lot more! What are my alternatives when it comes to re-spraying them? Are other superior rattle cans available or something else?

I've a few bits to touch up on my shed and was hoping to use this approach but now worried the finish will be ruined within a few months!

ch427

8,929 posts

233 months

Monday 3rd August 2015
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I couldnt be bothered to do my surrounds recently for the fear of messing them up so i got them hydro dipped with a carbon fibre look, there are loads of finishes to choose from too.

7even

462 posts

193 months

Monday 10th August 2015
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Rattle cans are only a 1k product therefor they are never going to be as hard or durable as a professional finish.

There are 2k rattle cans available but please use wisely! (Follow the TDS) as they contain isocyanides.


MDMetal

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2,775 posts

148 months

Monday 10th August 2015
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7even said:
Rattle cans are only a 1k product therefor they are never going to be as hard or durable as a professional finish.

There are 2k rattle cans available but please use wisely! (Follow the TDS) as they contain isocyanides.

Stupid question, what are 1k and 2k products?

7even

462 posts

193 months

Tuesday 11th August 2015
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1k = one component(k is from the German spelling), 2k = two component meaning a hardener is added. Nasty nasty stuff and shouldn't be used by a DIY'er.
Hence the reason these kits are 1k.

MDMetal

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2,775 posts

148 months

Friday 14th August 2015
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Perfect, ordered some of the spray max stuff so I'll see how I go with that. My father owned a wood turning business which included all the spraying/lacquering so no shortage of safety equipment smile