carlosnelson Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 I was using clear lacquer in an aerosol can & the gloss wasn't shiny as I hoped it would be. I was wondering what kind of lacquer gives the best results using a spray-gun. Also where can I purchase it in-store preferably & a round about cost. Thank U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyManAndy Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 That sounds odd. What brand/type is it and what were your polishing steps? CMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosnelson Posted December 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 The brand is Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, Ultra-Base 7. Model# is cc 648 Acrylic-Clear. My steps were 5-6 coats & then wet-sanding with 3 different kinds of sandpaper. I used 3M swirl mark remover #06064. It looked decnet but just didn't look like the one I had sprayed by an auto body shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyManAndy Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 What do you mean by three different types of sandpaper? Three different grits? CMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosnelson Posted December 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 Yes 3 different grits 320-400-600-1200-1500 I have all of these but used 320-600-1200! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyManAndy Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 (edited) Well, you definitely skipped some grits (even missing some in the first list), and you didn't go very high. That could be your problem. I was just looking around and I found a post by Drak that seems to describe your problem to a tee. Might find it helpful. http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.ph...st&p=358486 Stew-mac sells micro-mesh sandpaper (Clicky), which should really help you get some serious shine. It basically replaces polishing compound. Oh and one other thing, Drak mentions it but I will as well, I noticed you only put 5-6 coats down. That doesn't sound like much, and considering that your going to have to go back and sand again, you could be looking at a lot of sand-through. It might be a good idea to lay a little more clear down, just in case. CMA Edited December 7, 2007 by CrazyManAndy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiKro Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 (edited) Yes 3 different grits 320-400-600-1200-1500 I have all of these but used 320-600-1200! Sounds like you missed a few steps. Like the 400, 1500, there is also an 800 and a 2000. They are progressive for a reason. Each is to remove the last ones scratch marks at a slow progressive rate. I would go to 2000 grit progressively before even thinking about buffing and polishing, but that's just me. I prefer to use Micromesh after the 2000 grit before even using a buff wheel. JUst my .02 cents. MK Edited December 7, 2007 by MiKro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosnelson Posted December 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 I want 2 Thank both of U 4 ur responses they help. I will use them 4 the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpossehl Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 I also am switching from rattle can, (Deft), to gun. I wish someone would answer to original question. Which nito lacquer gives the best resaults? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrogeoman Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 I also am switching from rattle can, (Deft), to gun. I wish someone would answer to original question. Which nito lacquer gives the best resaults? I have only used McFadden's nitro lacquer purchased from Grizzly.com. I have had excellent luck with it, but like the other posts have stated, you still need to go through all the tedious sanding steps before buffing to get the results you are after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpossehl Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Im happy with my results as far as looks goes, I'm just looking for the best product. I Have a good spray gun and thought I might as well use it. I tried searching but didn't find much discusion about brands of lacquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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