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From: garyw@ihu1h.UUCP (Whalen)
Newsgroups: net.auto.tech
Subject: Re: Laquer vs. Enamel
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Date: Mon, 23-Dec-85 08:49:19 EST
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Posted: Mon Dec 23 08:49:19 1985
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> 
> Remember that it is strongly recommended that unless you are going to strip
> all of the paint off the car that you paint over the top of it with whatever
> is already there (ie. enamel on enamel, laquor on laquor).
> 
> Personally I prefer to spray laquor for the reason that you stated, wet
> sanding, dry sanding, and compounding are all recommended. With laquor, what
> you are spraying is all of the coats at once (not including the primer).
> Therefore any sanding or compounding will only result in a duller looking
> paint (you scratch and remove the clear layer). I have known some people
> which have been able to get away with using an extreemly fine paper and
> wet sanding enamel (800-1000 grit and alot of it).

   I feel that you are mistaken. The fact that you have to buff lacquer
is due, in part to the painting process. The uneven "flashing" of
the thinner causes blushing to take place. I like to paint with lacquer
too but lets not lose site of reality. What determines the amount of
gloss or shine is how smooth the paint is (along with buffing). You
can paint the car with DUPONT's acrylic enamel (CENTARI). This paint
can be color sanded and buffed and it looks good. It also allows you
to do striping or two-toning in the same day(after approximately 4
hours). You mentioned 800-1000 grit paper----3M makes a ultra-fine paper
that is 1200 grit. You won't have to use alot if you add a little dish-
washing soap to the bucket of water you are dipping your paper in. I
have painted with both lacquer (including candy and pearl) and
acrylic enamel. I like them both but feel the enamel gives you more
durability which is important if your car is an everyday driver(read
that salt in the wintertime).
						Gary Whalen 
						Bell Labs 
						Naperville, Il.