Paint lacquer

[Pink_Floyd]

Reading the spray paint tin it says:
"Apply 3 coats allowing 20 mins between coats, allow the final coat todry for 30 mins and then apply 3 coats of lacquer."

Reading the spray Lacquer tin:
"Allow the paint 24 hrs to dry, then rub down with 1200 wet and dry. Then wash with warm soapy water, then apply 3 coats of Lacquer"

So the question is which method do I use or does it not really matter.

[Waxwork Jock]

HI If you wait 24 hrs and wet flat the paint it is wrong as you should not touch the base paint before lacquering.
When using base paint and clear coat, i usually wait for 20-30 mins before starting the top coat thus allowing a bond between the layers otherwise the top coat will lift in the future.
Hope this helps Graeme

[JFReturns]

The second statement sounds better as it will give the lacquer something to bond to. 1200 sounds a bit course though!

On a side note, try putting the lacquer cans in some warm water for half an hour before using. This prevents blobs.

[jimbobsimmonds]

Just done a similar thing a few times and to be honest I tried both methods...

In the month since I did it it seems to have made sod all difference... However, time will tell...

[Reflectology]

Waxwork Jock said:

HI If you wait 24 hrs and wet flat the paint it is wrong as you should not touch the base paint before lacquering.
When using base paint and clear coat, i usually wait for 20-30 mins before starting the top coat thus allowing a bond between the layers otherwise the top coat will lift in the future.
Hope this helps Graeme

Its the clear that states leave and flat not the base.....

[Waxwork Jock]

Reflectology said:

Its the clear that states leave and flat not the base.....

Sorry speed reading fail!!