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polishing cellulose
- Thread starter dannychapman
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Didn't realise that was the case, I've always stayed away from metallics since the matching 1k clear is, as you've said, not that good. Why is it that 2K metallics can't be flatted while 1k can though?
because that is what is designed for.2k is just a base coat.i.just to obtain the colour.
then the lacquer gives you the gloss. 2k is easy to spray,just follow the spec sheet.
too many people mix brands,then wonder why it goes wrong.you can mix and match some products.but it's know what will go.
then the lacquer gives you the gloss. 2k is easy to spray,just follow the spec sheet.
too many people mix brands,then wonder why it goes wrong.you can mix and match some products.but it's know what will go.
Any paint with metallic particles in it, will require a clear coat to give the finish the sort of depth required to make it look good. Without clear coat metallic paint tends to go dull pretty quickly, and rubbing down or mopping will worsen the effect of this, as the metallic particles themselves will be abraded.
Its a very good idea for people who are newcomers to paintwork to avoid metallics, as getting a good finish is much harder than solid colours, and any mistakes generally mean respraying the affected area.
Its a very good idea for people who are newcomers to paintwork to avoid metallics, as getting a good finish is much harder than solid colours, and any mistakes generally mean respraying the affected area.
dannychapman
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so far the paint supplier has said cellulose metalic paint just needs compound and a good wax every couple of months as it will dull eventually.but he did add i could use a clear coat but would be a pain just to remove the wax already on to paint again. so will try that and let you know. next time i spray a car i will be using a cellulose metalic but this time clear coat just after the metalic then wetsand the clear then buff. so really i made my 1st mistake but hey its all a learning curve.
because its a complete product.
you can get a celly clear,but it yellows fast.
if you go for say,vauxhall metalics from the 70's. they are a single pack.
and they work very well.
Hey jaykay,
I'm going to be doing some Celly spraying very soon, just wondering what does that mean, as in clear yellows fast? Is Celly clear not good to use.
yes,can get gun finish,in the right hands.the trick is to keep it wetthe clear yellowing is one of them thing that happen.to use the clear,we used to add a bit of the colour coat.that helped on the yellowing,but never cured the problem.
cleaning and polishing will keep oxide at bay.
think how did henry ford survive all them years?
cleaning and polishing will keep oxide at bay.
think how did henry ford survive all them years?
Yellowing of cellulose clear coat is caused by reaction to UV light over a period of time. In regard to much older cars, these were painted using oil based paints, which were then superseded by far superior cellulose materials, then better still 2K products, and finally now water based paints, which unless you have an oven, and all the associated equipment, are a step backwards for anyone wanting to paint on a DIY basis.
