Re: Acrylic Lacquer paint

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2016/1/21 23:10:20

I don't think you should be the least bit reluctant to use acrylic lacquer, it might surprise you that a fair number of very high end restorations of prewar Classics done by some of the best shops in the country for the likes of Amelia & Pebble are still done in lacquer. Properly done with multiple coats wet-sanded between and it can come close to approximating the depth of gloss of the original nitrocellulose lacquer jobs, something base/clear cannot do. And as you note, it's a more forgiving paint for an amateur painter. Noting how many 60-80 year-old lacquer paint jobs are still very presentable should dispel concerns about longevity, given appropriate care and protection.