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K4KEV 28th May 2012 11:40 AM
why not go for clear etch lacquer instead like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-LITRE-1K...#ht_587wt_1063

ayjay 28th May 2012 12:53 PM
That stuff looks the biz.

Cheers Kev

( Just about to get onto the side panels so will need to do something to it soon)

trick-kit 28th May 2012 03:47 PM
Or get it sprayed with this stuff

http://www.sprayonchrome.com/index2.html

perfect, see http://www.sprayonchrome.com/spectrachromebike.html

TK

flyerncle 28th May 2012 05:48 PM
Plastic primer is clear and will do exactly what you need to make the laquer stick.

Wynand 28th May 2012 06:30 PM
and I thought the course surface of the brushed ally would make the clearcoat stick/grip:o

baz-r 28th May 2012 10:00 PM
lots of paint dont like sticking to ally that is why etch prime is a must (no good for clear)

rule is if its a soft metal paint will not like sticking to it :mad:

ayjay 28th May 2012 10:42 PM
Couldnt possibly use that chrome stuff I'd be setting the fields on fire on a sunny day:cool:

Mrs Vmax might be interested though ---probably the shiny pink:eek:

Big Vern 28th May 2012 11:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ayjay (Post 72087)
I intend to make the rear tub ,bonnet and side panels out of aluminium and laquer it to keep the finish. If anyone has any experience of this could you please advise me what to ask for in the local stockholders. there seem to be so many variations in quality ,thickness etc .Also what size sheet do I need please.Any help here greatly appreciated.:)
I like that look, like old airplanes, often wondered how they stop it from coroding. Once laquered any chip or scratch will allow water under the laquer and corosion that wont be easy to repair.

flyerncle 29th May 2012 01:18 PM
Look at the damage on water based paint when the laquer is chipped and water gets in,question answered.

rally205 30th May 2012 05:21 AM
It shouldn't if it is prepared properly. Water based paint is no different in that respect to solvent based.


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