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So how about a thread on paint types, do's and dont's ect, so we have a general reference anytime we need it?
if this is the wrong forum or it has been covered please let me know
I will post some of my questions and stuff that i may think is correct.
1) Enamels can be used over lacquers
2) Lacquers can not be used over enamels
Primer's
i really dont know much about them
epoxy
most may be used over steel, aluminum and body filler.
Polyurethane Primer
some are for use over bare metal, body filler, plastic, wood, aluminum, or fiberglass.
acrylic urethane
etching primer
Modified Vinyl Etching Primer
urethane
most may be applied over old paint and body fillers making it ideal for block sanding. If using on bare metal or new metal, a self etching primer is recommended to be used before hand.
acrylic lacquer
If using over large areas of steel or aluminum or any bare metal, a self etching primer is recommended.
Paint's
nitrocellulose lacquer
used mainly in the 50's and 60's?
single stage, provides a deep finish if done properly and requires lots of buffing to achieve this.
may not be available in all usa states, considered a "toxic" type paint to shoot?
not sure what can be shot on top of it
synthetic enamels
single stage
normal buffing to achieve optimum finish
When Applying a non-metallic synthetic enamel color,shoot a mist coat. After allowing it to get tacky, follow up with a full wet coat. On a metallic color, the process should be reversed: One full wet coat, followed by a mist coat once the first coat has become tacky.
acrylic enamel
some acrylic enamels have excellent adhesion over virtually any original equipment (OEM) type finish with the proper preparation
most acrylic enamels should be sprayed in medium wet coats allowing each coat to dry hand slick before the next is applied
can be top coated with clear
acrylic urethane enamel
base coat / clear coat
most types apply in two medium wet coats over properly prepared and primed surfaces. A third coat may be fogged as necessary to set metallic pattern evenly.Allow 5-15 minutes flash time between coats.
Clears
i really dont know much about them
acrylic urethane
Some May be used with single-stage urethane paint systems or other manufacturer’s basecoat and/or single-stage paint systems.
Acrylic Polyurethane Clear
Intercoat clear
designed for use as a protective clear for artwork tape outs on basecoats
may require topcoat clear
Additives and concentrates
flakes, pearls, concentrates ect
i am leaving this wide open for input
Questions
can synthetic enamel be top coated?
what is synthetic enamel compatable with?
is acrylic enamel a single stage?
what is acrylic enamel compatable with?
is acrylic urethane clear considered a intercoat type (can paint be shot on top of?)
do all intercoat clears require top coat clear?
if this is the wrong forum or it has been covered please let me know
I will post some of my questions and stuff that i may think is correct.
1) Enamels can be used over lacquers
2) Lacquers can not be used over enamels
Primer's
i really dont know much about them
epoxy
most may be used over steel, aluminum and body filler.
Polyurethane Primer
some are for use over bare metal, body filler, plastic, wood, aluminum, or fiberglass.
acrylic urethane
etching primer
Modified Vinyl Etching Primer
urethane
most may be applied over old paint and body fillers making it ideal for block sanding. If using on bare metal or new metal, a self etching primer is recommended to be used before hand.
acrylic lacquer
If using over large areas of steel or aluminum or any bare metal, a self etching primer is recommended.
Paint's
nitrocellulose lacquer
used mainly in the 50's and 60's?
single stage, provides a deep finish if done properly and requires lots of buffing to achieve this.
may not be available in all usa states, considered a "toxic" type paint to shoot?
not sure what can be shot on top of it
synthetic enamels
single stage
normal buffing to achieve optimum finish
When Applying a non-metallic synthetic enamel color,shoot a mist coat. After allowing it to get tacky, follow up with a full wet coat. On a metallic color, the process should be reversed: One full wet coat, followed by a mist coat once the first coat has become tacky.
acrylic enamel
some acrylic enamels have excellent adhesion over virtually any original equipment (OEM) type finish with the proper preparation
most acrylic enamels should be sprayed in medium wet coats allowing each coat to dry hand slick before the next is applied
can be top coated with clear
acrylic urethane enamel
base coat / clear coat
most types apply in two medium wet coats over properly prepared and primed surfaces. A third coat may be fogged as necessary to set metallic pattern evenly.Allow 5-15 minutes flash time between coats.
Clears
i really dont know much about them
acrylic urethane
Some May be used with single-stage urethane paint systems or other manufacturer’s basecoat and/or single-stage paint systems.
Acrylic Polyurethane Clear
Intercoat clear
designed for use as a protective clear for artwork tape outs on basecoats
may require topcoat clear
Additives and concentrates
flakes, pearls, concentrates ect
i am leaving this wide open for input
Questions
can synthetic enamel be top coated?
what is synthetic enamel compatable with?
is acrylic enamel a single stage?
what is acrylic enamel compatable with?
is acrylic urethane clear considered a intercoat type (can paint be shot on top of?)
do all intercoat clears require top coat clear?