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Quick question about a paint job
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You should remove the old paint at least down to the primer. Most Vettes had lacquer on them, and lacquer is very unstable when topcoated with other products.
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I thought that first coat of primer/sealer over the 'glass substrate was epoxy. Is that incorrect...? If it's lacquer, it needs to be removed before applying most "modern" primers and topcoats.
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Today's paint technology does not allow for thick paint applications as we used to be able to get away with. Too thick an application, including painting over previous paint leads to failure. (ie: spider cracking and adhesion problems)
Today's paint thickness is measured in thousands of an inch.
Today's paint thickness is measured in thousands of an inch.
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Today's paint technology does not allow for thick paint applications as we used to be able to get away with. Too thick an application, including painting over previous paint leads to failure. (ie: spider cracking and adhesion problems)
Today's paint thickness is measured in thousands of an inch.
Today's paint thickness is measured in thousands of an inch.
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