Yes, lacquer paint can be painted over with enamel paint, but proper surface preparation is essential. The lacquer should be fully cured before applying enamel, and it's advisable to lightly sand the surface to promote adhesion. Additionally, applying a primer designed for compatibility between the two types of paint can help achieve a better bond and finish. Always test a small area first to ensure compatibility.
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.
Yes. But you can't do the reverse. So if your primer is lacquer-based you can spray an over-coat of enamel on the top.
If the Enamel is an original baked finish there should be no problem. Many DIY touch up paints are made from Acrylic Lacquer. If however the enamel is air-dried then the solvents in the lacquer will react and cause the enamel to bubble and craze. Enamel paints become hard on the surface but stay soft underneath if not baked to harden them. The lacquer is able to penetrate this outer layer and react with the enamel paint.
you can paint over latex paint with latex enamel.
Yes, enamel paint will go over flat paint.
Yes, you can apply lacquer over paint to achieve a glossy finish.
No, the solvents in lacquer are to hot and volatile. The lacquer will cause bubbling of the acrylic paint.
Yes, you can apply lacquer over paint to achieve a glossy finish.
Yes, you can use lacquer over paint to achieve a glossy finish.
Yes, you can spray lacquer over paint to achieve a smooth and durable finish.
No, the solvents in lacquer are to hot and volatile. The lacquer will cause bubbling of the acrylic paint.
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.