Noz Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Tinting some rear lights, the tint came up nice with a shine but it's not the best, so gave them a coat of laquer which looks gorgous until it goes off, with which a matt finish is left? Any ideas? Is it drying to fast maybe due to heat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Use a gloss finish lacquer not matt finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 T-CUT MY MAN!! I do alot of spraying and Lacquer always give a ruff finish. So the way to gloss it up is metallic t-cut. Comes out a treat. Be generous with the t-cut. Thank me later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 As above bud, laquer sometimes needs cutting to get a really glossy finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 The laquer I use always come up with a clear finish its not a matt finish. Matt laquer looks shocking and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone ruins the tone of the paint. Thanks Malc, I'll give it ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ugp Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Or try some of that G3 on it, that's what I use for polishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Ah, so maybe thats why my rear lights went matt then. I wasnt impatient after all then (well maybe a little) Think I'll try the t-cut too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 If you cant get clear coat lacquer to shine out of the gun, your spraying or mixing it wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Rattle can mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I did a lot of rattle can spraying over the weekend - including laquer. I found the results to be massively variable. The best results I got were from holding the can quite close (about 7" away) and keeping everything moving but at the same time ensuring that I put a decent coat on. Worst results were on an area where I was paranoid about getting a run, so I (ironically) followed the instructions and built up thin coats holding the can about 12" away. The former gave a thick-looking glossy finish after two coats, whereas the latter had a very matt look and much rougher feel to it. Both of these were over paint, so I was putting the first coat of laquer on while the base coat was still very slightly tacky. I guess putting it on polished plastic would make it very prone to running if you didn't use the "thin layers" technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 If you cant get clear coat lacquer to shine out of the gun, your spraying or mixing it wrong. I used clear coat laquer that I've clear coated other items with no problem. I gave both coats a heavy spraying around 7" distance until I had a nice glossy finish, it jus wont set right. I dont want to try to polish it, it wont take right after that so maybe i need to try something new. my shed does get like an oven though, could this affect the drying process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 If its quite a rough finish, sand it down lightly with 2000 grit, then buff it with Farecla G3 to restore the shine (tis what bodyshops use), thats what i did on mine. Laquer in rattle cans is a nightmare, it just never comes out perfect. On my taillights i had to sand it down and then spray over it again, also came out quite good. The thin layers like you said came out really dull and dusty looking, not glossy looking at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker705 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 is the laquer leaving a milky finish ??? Or just dull all over. Could be the tinting spray reacting with the laquer and dulling it down. Try the G3 on it....if that doesnt work but you have enough spray left, try another tint, then leave it a good day or two and then try the laquer over the top of it. Infact might be best to get a rear lense from something random from a breakers and test out the sprays etc on it all before doing it on your own lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 There is a slight dull look to it for sure. Not sure about a milky look, I did leave it for a day before I laquered them. I was only doing these for a favour I don't want to have to spend hours polishing them when I was trying to help someone out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) is the laquer leaving a milky finish ??? Or just dull all over. Could be the tinting spray reacting with the laquer and dulling it down. Try the G3 on it....if that doesnt work but you have enough spray left, try another tint, then leave it a good day or two and then try the laquer over the top of it. Infact might be best to get a rear lense from something random from a breakers and test out the sprays etc on it all before doing it on your own lights. I used clear coat laquer that I've clear coated other items with no problem. I gave both coats a heavy spraying around 7" distance until I had a nice glossy finish, it jus wont set right. I dont want to try to polish it, it wont take right after that so maybe i need to try something new. my shed does get like an oven though, could this affect the drying process? I specifically waitied for a baking hot day to do mine and it didn't seem to cause any issues. I have heard that high humidity can make laquer go milky, though. I also kept the cans in my airing cupboard when they were not being used (even just betwen coats), and shook them for at least two minutes before use. Edited August 20, 2012 by Digsy (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Sounds like some form of reaction to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I specifically waitied for a baking hot day to do mine and it didn't seem to cause any issues. I have heard that high humidity can make laquer go milky, though. I also kept the cans in my airing cupboard when they were not being used (even just betwen coats), and shook them for at least two minutes before use. Is that what you're doing in your avatar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Problem sorted. Think there was a reaction on the top layer. Bought another can of laquer, a good polish didn't help so cooked each layer properly and just kept giving it another coat until it went glossy. Alot of work every morning and evening just for bloody tinted lights, cost me a whole can of laquer just to sort this argh! Worth it though they look nice. Lucky customer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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