Bob Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 I've used the Plastikote clear acrylic laquer for my dash, but does anyone know how long I should leave it before I can rub it down? Think the Halfrauds tins say 2 weeks Damn, this stuff stinks. No way am I keeping these in the house to 'cure'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 The plasticaote stuff takes ages to cure and doesn't offer a very hard wearing finish. I tried that stuff first but wasn't impressed, ended up using basic body paints and laquers which seem much better. Its been on 18 months and still have no marks. Edited to add - its all in the preperation. Makes sure you get a really, really smooth prime before painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 and if you are doing it silver use..5 wheel siver paint its much easier:idea: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 Cheers guys. The only reason I need to rub down the laquer is cos of dust marks! Dead chuffed with the way the first panel has come out though - going for a gunmetal grey kinda colour, should look nice with the blue leds. And it's only taken three attempts to get it looking how I wanted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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