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Flat4Freak Casual Dubber

38 posts · joined Dec 2006 ·

#596818
I am planning to paint my 69 beetle myself (taking it back to bare metal). I am looking at painting it either diamond green or diamond grey (possibly polar silver), and was wondering if you can get any of these in acrylic lacquer. I know you can get these in 2-pack, but that is a harder paint to use for a first-time spray-painter such as myself. Please help.

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silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#596823
all colours should be available in either
Keeping it real !

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#596855
yes they can be mixed in any type of paint

you have to find a paint place that has the formular for the colour, if not i can supply the quantities
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Flat4Freak Casual Dubber

38 posts · joined Dec 2006 ·

#597108
I have found a place that will provide me with Diamond Grey acrylic lacquer (S&S Industries, Perth). However, I am unsure of how to apply this paint.

I read other threads on paint and they say that metallic paint (Diamond Grey??) should be applied with the fenders (etc) still attached to the car. I would like to know if the inside should be taped off and then sprayed separately, or at the same time and not taped off. Also, is there any special way I have to apply this paint.

And with acrylic lacquer, do you require an oven or a special spray booth?

Please help.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#597112
"" And with acrylic lacquer, do you require an oven or a special spray booth? ""

No u dont need a spray booth however it will help as it will take out any moisture in the under coat and prevent humidity blisters later

I usuall spary outsie in the open on a good sunny day let it bake up fora while before applying the paint
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409