Good question, Doug. On reflection, I'm not so sure that lacquer is
all that labor-intensive. I've always heard that (1) lacquer, when being
applied, doesn't "flow" like enamel, thus requiring super-perfect priming
and preparation, and that (2) the ultra-fine sanding and compounding after
application is a time-consuming & onerous task.
However, in my present project (using Lucite & DuPont 3602S thinner),
I've found it goes on quite nicely and needs very little rubbing out (IF I
get all the variables just right - mixture, gun angle, speed of stroke,
sweep overlap, etc.). Of course, I don't always get all those variables
100% right; but, no problem - if I'm not happy with a particular area, I
just refill the gun & apply some more overtop the previous application.
When I get it right, I'll match my lacquer job up against any paint job
using the more modern, exotic products presently in vogue.
As you can surmise, I'm rather sold on lacquer - particularly so for
the DIYer with primitive equipment & facilities and with limited skills.
Cheers, Ree G.
----- Original Message -----
From: Douglas Braun & Nadia Papakonstantinou <doug@dougbraun.com>
> At 10:05 AM 9/8/01 , you wrote:
> >Terry,
> > Like yourself, I'm repainting my Spit (from Inca Yellow to a cherry
> >red). I'm going the DIY route and using Lucite acrylic lacquer
(extremely
> >labor-intensive but very forgiving & easily re-doable where I screw up);
I
> >have primitive equipment, minimal facilities (back-yard) and limited
skills.
>
> Hello,
>
> What makes Lucite so labor-intensive?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Doug Braun
> '72 Spit
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