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If the base coat used in your project is water base then yes, you bet you can. If there is any chance that the base coat used was an oil base paint then you cannot paint directly over it. The acrylic enamel will not adhere to the oil base paint and will begin to peel off as soon as it is dry. In which case a coat of primer is in order.

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Q: Can you paint acrylic enamel paint over base coat paint?
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Can you paint enamel over latex?

Enamel is a word used to describe a finish, not the formulation of a paint. It simply means a hard reflective surface. Many people mistakenly use the word enamel when referring to oil based paints. So. if you are asking if you can paint latex or acrylic paint over a latex or acrylic enamel the answer is yes, however, I strongly recommend you sand the old paint first to give the top coat "tooth". If you are asking about painting latex or acrylic over an oil based paint the answer is still yes, however you must first sand the old paint and apply a good quality primer to it. Check with a reputable paint retailer for the best brand in your area.


Is there a additive to make gloss paint dry quicker?

That would depend on what type of auto paint. With base coat on most brands, the drying time is controlled by which solvent you use to thin the paint. With acrylic enamel it's drying time is controlled with solvent and a hardener.


Can you put an oil based enamel over an acrylic laytex paint?

It is very easy to coat enamel paints with acrylic paints but you really should pay attention to a couple of points if you want it to be successful. Always sand the the enamal well and fill any holes with lindeed putty then apply a good coat of undercoat. I use an oil based undercoat first and then several days later sand the undercoat lightly and coat with acrylic all purpose undercoat. Once you have done this you can apply acrylic top coats. If you are using a self priming type acrylic paint on external work, you could skip the acrylic undercoat and apply it straight on to the oil based undercoat but you must leave it for several days to dry completely before coating with acrylic. I have used both methods over the past 5 years and both have not shown any sign of problems to date.


Is spray paint an acrylic paint?

yes, after you spray it with OTMAN SPRAY PAINT you will need to let it dry completely, then apply a polyurethane coat to protect it unless the manufacturer states it does not need a finishing coat


Can you paint acrylic enamel auto paint over base coat clear coat factory paint?

yes u can use clear coat on ur enamel paint but first u hav to put primer then paint coats two - three coats depending on the requirements and then apply the clear coat single or double as required and most important thing is drying time shud be given in between each coats.

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Can you Coat acrylic paint with enamel paint?

If the paint you are going to coat is completely dried / and cured, and are of the same "sheen" exp. semi-gloss, you should have no problem with the finished job.


Can you use acrylic paints on plastic?

You can use acrylic paint on plastic provided you prepare the surface first. Before you begin painting you will have to prime it with paint that is suitable for plastic, such as an enamel paint. Once you have finished painting with the acrylic paint, the project will need a top coat.


Can you paint enamel over latex?

Enamel is a word used to describe a finish, not the formulation of a paint. It simply means a hard reflective surface. Many people mistakenly use the word enamel when referring to oil based paints. So. if you are asking if you can paint latex or acrylic paint over a latex or acrylic enamel the answer is yes, however, I strongly recommend you sand the old paint first to give the top coat "tooth". If you are asking about painting latex or acrylic over an oil based paint the answer is still yes, however you must first sand the old paint and apply a good quality primer to it. Check with a reputable paint retailer for the best brand in your area.


Is there a additive to make gloss paint dry quicker?

That would depend on what type of auto paint. With base coat on most brands, the drying time is controlled by which solvent you use to thin the paint. With acrylic enamel it's drying time is controlled with solvent and a hardener.


Can you put an oil based enamel over an acrylic laytex paint?

It is very easy to coat enamel paints with acrylic paints but you really should pay attention to a couple of points if you want it to be successful. Always sand the the enamal well and fill any holes with lindeed putty then apply a good coat of undercoat. I use an oil based undercoat first and then several days later sand the undercoat lightly and coat with acrylic all purpose undercoat. Once you have done this you can apply acrylic top coats. If you are using a self priming type acrylic paint on external work, you could skip the acrylic undercoat and apply it straight on to the oil based undercoat but you must leave it for several days to dry completely before coating with acrylic. I have used both methods over the past 5 years and both have not shown any sign of problems to date.


Can you paint enamel paint over acrylic paint?

It is very easy to coat enamel paints with acrylic paints but you really should pay attention to a couple of points if you want it to be successful. Always sand the the enamal well and fill any holes with lindeed putty then apply a good coat of undercoat. I use an oil based undercoat first and then several days later sand the undercoat lightly and coat with acrylic all purpose undercoat. Once you have done this you can apply acrylic top coats. If you are using a self priming type acrylic paint on external work, you could skip the acrylic undercoat and apply it straight on to the oil based undercoat but you must leave it for several days to dry completely before coating with acrylic. I have used both methods over the past 5 years and both have not shown any sign of problems to date.


Is spray paint an acrylic paint?

yes, after you spray it with OTMAN SPRAY PAINT you will need to let it dry completely, then apply a polyurethane coat to protect it unless the manufacturer states it does not need a finishing coat


Can you paint acrylic enamel auto paint over base coat clear coat factory paint?

yes u can use clear coat on ur enamel paint but first u hav to put primer then paint coats two - three coats depending on the requirements and then apply the clear coat single or double as required and most important thing is drying time shud be given in between each coats.


Will water based airbrush paint stay on a stripped skate board?

Water borne paint, even a hard-drying acrylic enamel simply wont stand up to the extreme wear and tear of your feet. A good water base paint applied to the properly prepared surface of your board will look great for a while but will not last. If you really want to use water base paint on your board you could try half a dozen coats of a quality, clear enamel, being sure to allow each coat to dry completely before applying the next coat. A good build up of clear coat will give the underlying paint a longer life.


Can you paint automotive acrylic over automotive enamel?

Sand well first with 600 grit wet 'n dry. Then use a good primer coat before painting.


Can you put lacquer clear over enamel auto paint?

No it will cause big problems. You should sand down to paint before adding a new coat of clearcoatAnswer: There is nothing wrong with putting a new coat of clear over old, as long as it is well sanded , and the underlying clearcoat is in sound condition. It is necessary to do it when spot- repairing a clear -over- base metallic paintjob.


Can you paint over a white engineered wood?

Yes, prime with a 100% acrylic high adhesion primer, then coat with either a water based or oil based enamel paint for durability.