The shelf life of most modern paints is about 2 to 3 years if it's tightly
sealed.
It is definitely not a good idea to buy a little now and then a little later.
You will
in all probability have a mismatch, even if the same supplier mixes it each
time.
No, lacquer is not the way to go. Lacquer is hard and brittle thus chips
easily.
Modern paints are going to be either acrylic enamel or polyurethane. Both are
two part paints, as to each uses a catalyst. The big advantage of both is that
after
they cure, about one day, you can color sand and rub them out thus getting rid
of
any imperfections, sags, or runs if not too bad. This of course applies to
solid
colors
not metallics. If you're going to shoot metallic then you'll want to clear coat
so as to
be able to rub them out. Note though that it is not necessary to rub either one
out
as you can get a perfectly acceptable paint job without this step
Carl G
Chris Chandler wrote:
> >Dan Dwelley:
> >Subject: Re: Painting your car...
> >You could potentially run into an issue with matching the paint up. Not
> >always an issue but it can happen based on one batch of paint one time and
> >another when you get the rest done. Also, if you buy enough for the whole
> >car, the remainder will be sitting for almost a year...depending on its
> >surrounding environment, it could start to go bad.
>
> The thought here was to get enough to do the whole car. Hadn't really
> considered that it might "go bad".
>
> Anyone know how long it'll keep and look the same when sprayed on?
>
> >Just my thoughts and I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm way off base
> >here.
>
> Hey, that's why I'm asking. Don't wanna do anything too stupid without the
> consensus of the list. :)
>
> I suppose I could also just do the minor repairs on those parts and drive
> around with a white & primer car for a while.
>
> On another note, is laquer the way to go?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
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