Painting question, actually... - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Paul Workman · 11-21-2009

My wife Ami has a pearled C3 that has several rock chips and some flaking where some "flake" painted (the headlight doors) w/o proper prep.

I'm familiar with general prepping, and even painted a couple cars (does lacquer count?). I don't know squat about laying on a pearl paint job. But, can someone tell me about it? What are the steps, equipment needed, and what does it cost to do?

Thanks in advance.

P.

tomtom72 · 11-21-2009

Why don't lacquer count?

Paul, over on CF on the main page towards the bottom they have a paint & body work sub-forum. There are some pros that hang there and are really free with the trade secrets. Sorry man that's all I can contribute to this conversation.

Does any body even make Lacquer paint any more?? I thought that stuff needed a permit of some kind to be used by a body shop?

Tom

ZR1ROB · 12-02-2009

http://www.tcpglobal.com/Restorationshop/

But single stage urethane will lay down nicely and look like the original lacquer. Enamel will look even more like the original lacquer without the hassle. Base/clear will be easiest, just wont look stock. You can make mistakes on the base and touch them up, and the clear will hide things while dust will come out if you color sand and buff. If you're going to do it yourself, get a half decent gun ($100 will get you going), and make sure your working environment is as dust free as you can. Dont forget the respirator!! Dont chince out there.

There's lots of info on the web about shooting a base/clear job. It doesnt have to cost a lot, and that link above will get you going fairly inexpensively. Good luck.

11-21-2009	#1
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Painting question, actually... My wife Ami has a pearled C3 that has several rock chips and some flaking where some "flake" painted (the headlight doors) w/o proper prep. I'm familiar with general prepping, and even painted a couple cars (does lacquer count?). I don't know squat about laying on a pearl paint job. But, can someone tell me about it? What are the steps, equipment needed, and what does it cost to do? Thanks in advance. P. __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

11-21-2009	#2
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Painting question, actually... Why don't lacquer count? Paul, over on CF on the main page towards the bottom they have a paint & body work sub-forum. There are some pros that hang there and are really free with the trade secrets. Sorry man that's all I can contribute to this conversation. Does any body even make Lacquer paint any more?? I thought that stuff needed a permit of some kind to be used by a body shop? Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

12-02-2009	#3
ZR1ROB Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tijeras, NM, USA Posts: 23	Re: Painting question, actually... http://www.tcpglobal.com/Restorationshop/ But single stage urethane will lay down nicely and look like the original lacquer. Enamel will look even more like the original lacquer without the hassle. Base/clear will be easiest, just wont look stock. You can make mistakes on the base and touch them up, and the clear will hide things while dust will come out if you color sand and buff. If you're going to do it yourself, get a half decent gun ($100 will get you going), and make sure your working environment is as dust free as you can. Dont forget the respirator!! Dont chince out there. There's lots of info on the web about shooting a base/clear job. It doesnt have to cost a lot, and that link above will get you going fairly inexpensively. Good luck.