Emamel is probably easier if you don't have any runs. But it is easier to get
rund with it. The paint will dry to a much brighter finish than
lacquer.
Lacquer, on the other hand dries almost immediately, so it is easier to keep it
from running . But it does not dry to a very bright finish and
therefore will take much more finish work to get it to a high luster finish.
But the comparison may be moot because many places have outlawed acrylic
lacquer.
Regards,
Joe
Fred Griffiths wrote:
>
> After pretty good success at repainting my old utility truck
> with acrylic enamal, I'm tempted to try my Spit tub as a DIY
> project.
>
> I can't seem to justify the $3000+ quotes I'm getting from
> shops - if they can even do the job (or even want to).
>
> I spent weeks sanding, removing whatever was removable and
> spent 4 manhours masking the rest. With tutoring from a
> friend, applied 3 coats in his garage in only 1 hour.
> Seemed easy, and looks good, but not really good enough for
> a Spit.
>
> My question is - which is bettter/easier/etc for a DIY
> novice with limited facilities - acrylic enamel or acrylic
> lacquer. I'm not even considering base, clear coat.
>
> The Spit is in pieces - tub, hood, doors etc, and is all
> plastiblasted and undercoated, so I assume most of the work
> is already done?
>
> Cheers, Fred
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