Lacquer Paint or Basecoat/Clearcoat
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Melting Slicks
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Lacquer Paint or Basecoat/Clearcoat
I hopeully will have enough $$$ saved up to get my 76 repainted. Although it's not real bad, it has stone chips and a few small scratches. I looked a few years ago and everyone wanted to basecoat/clearcoat. I assumed that no one wants to buff the car after painting or spend the extra time in takes to do a lacquer job. I am curious as to what other C3 owners are applying to their cars and a general idea as to what they had to fork out.
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Mike
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Mike
Melting Slicks
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From: Casa Grande AZ
Re: Lacquer Paint or Basecoat/Clearcoat (mandm1200)
I would not even consider laquer anymore. Base/clear systems are so much more durable and easy to work with. I just don't see any advantage that laquer has other than dry time. It was great for repair jobs way back because of the dry times and blendability. Just one opinion I guess.
Base/clear jobs still have to be color sanded and buffed if you want them to look good -BTW.
Larry
Base/clear jobs still have to be color sanded and buffed if you want them to look good -BTW.
Larry
Melting Slicks
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From: Casa Grande AZ
Re: Lacquer Paint or Basecoat/Clearcoat (lostpatrolman)
You mean like a paint you can see light through?
I'm not sure. Usually, people want it as opaque as possible for auto use.
I think you could add more binder to make them see-through but I'd have to experiment.
We do make light up sign paint in certain colors in acrylic.
Larry
I'm not sure. Usually, people want it as opaque as possible for auto use.
I think you could add more binder to make them see-through but I'd have to experiment.
We do make light up sign paint in certain colors in acrylic.
Larry
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Re: Lacquer Paint or Basecoat/Clearcoat (big632)
The availability of lacquer will be gone shortly. Base/clear is the only way to go.
Safety Car
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Re: Lacquer Paint or Basecoat/Clearcoat (mandm1200)
I've been told that lacquer as it was known cannot be used anymore due to EPA regulations. I would go urethane. It will hold up better and provide the same shine. If you want to keep it orginal, I would pass on clear, and some shows test for it. I use 4-5 coats of Zaino, and most folks think I'm a liar when I tell them there is no claear coat.
Drifting
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From: Dallas Texas
Re: Lacquer Paint or Basecoat/Clearcoat (mandm1200)
I plan on painting my car soon at home. I,m almost done with the prep work .
I,ve been looking into the newer single stage urethane paints as I,m doing a solid white non metallic color . From what I,ve been reading it may be alittle easier to fix any minor runs,etc I may create during the painting process.
I,ve been looking into the newer single stage urethane paints as I,m doing a solid white non metallic color . From what I,ve been reading it may be alittle easier to fix any minor runs,etc I may create during the painting process.
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Re: Lacquer Paint or Basecoat/Clearcoat (mandm1200)
Nothing, and I mean nothing can beat the appearance of a quality lacquer job. If you can find the old DuPont Lucite lacquer take out a 2nd mortgage and buy some. I understand the newer lacquers are a little more "watered down" due to air quality standards. Put a row of show cars together and you can always pick the lacquer job. I believe it's easier to repair. And when you buff or wax lacquer you're actually "moving" the colored paint product unlike BC/CC where you're finished shined product will only ever be as good as the condition of the clear coat. The other systems are great, but for a true quality appearance you just can't beat the old lacquer!