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Yes, you can use lacquer as a base coat and then apply acrylic enamel with hardener on top, but it's important to ensure compatibility. Lacquer is typically fast-drying and can be affected by solvents in the enamel, potentially leading to issues like lifting or wrinkling. For best results, allow the lacquer to fully cure before applying the acrylic enamel. Always test on a small area first to ensure adhesion and finish quality.
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Can you spray enamel paint over the top of a acrylic base on wood?
From a paint contractor in arizona. Yes you can sand good enough to break the glaze. and than by a good latex enamel paint and give 2ea. coats. with time to dry between coats.
Can you paint acrylic enamel paint over base coat paint?
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.
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 clear acrylic lacquer oil or water base?
Have a look at the clean up on the tin of paint, you will have your answer there, water clean up is waterbased, turps is oil based.
Can you spray enamel paint over the top of a acrylic base on wood?
From a paint contractor in arizona. Yes you can sand good enough to break the glaze. and than by a good latex enamel paint and give 2ea. coats. with time to dry between coats.
Can you put enamel on lacquer paint?
Lacquer can cause the paint to bubble or crack due to the very hot solvent that is a part of lacquer. If you want a clear coat over paint, a better choice is spar varnish over oil base paint and arcylic urethane over latex.
Can you paint acrylic enamel paint over base coat paint?
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.
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 clear acrylic lacquer oil or water base?
Have a look at the clean up on the tin of paint, you will have your answer there, water clean up is waterbased, turps is oil based.
Do you have to put hardener in base coat?
no
Can you use krylon h2o acrylic latex spray paint for bathtub?
It will not last very long. Much better to use a full enamel spray or an epoxy base.
Can acrylic paint be used to paint metal jewelry?
Yes it can. In most instances, the acrylic will actually protect metals without damaging the base metal as it is plastic to begin with. However do not expect it to be permanent. In order for the artwork to be permanent, it needs to be in baked enamel.
Can you ad paint hardener to oil base paint?
yes
Can you base coat on top of lacquer and then relacquer?
Yes, you can apply a base coat over lacquer, but it's important to ensure that the lacquer is fully cured and properly prepared. Lightly sanding the lacquer surface can help with adhesion. After applying the base coat, you can relacquer over it, but make sure the base coat is compatible with the lacquer to avoid issues like wrinkling or lifting. Always test on a small area first to ensure compatibility.
If forgot hardener in base coat what happens?
will take forever to dry
