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Rainesie

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12th Jul 04 at 22:29

I'm referring to a pair of delocked vectra handles. Have primed and painted them. Not sure if i need to flat them before i lacquer them?? Any advice. Also once the final step has been done, how long before i can fit them on the car? They have been painted in a pretty warm room as the instructions on the can suggested.

mike_1.2LS96

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Registered: 23rd Oct 03
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12th Jul 04 at 22:44

What colour? If you need the laquer, I find it works better when the paint is slightly wet still.

Rainesie

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12th Jul 04 at 22:53

Black. Finish doesn't look too bad so not sure if they will need lacquering. Just don't want to put them on the car and have the paint flaking off in a few days. All the prep work was maticulous.

Rainesie

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14th Jul 04 at 12:37

Okay. they have been primed, painted and lacquered They look great and finish is fine but the finish is still soft. How long should i wait for the lacquer to dry?

Greasemonkey

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14th Jul 04 at 12:40

lacquer take a longer amount of time, leave them 24 hours or stick them in the oven at a low temp 30-40 degrees for a cople of hours
Paint takes a full 2 weeks to cure properly, so if ya got any blemishes in the laquer wait 2 weeks before reaching for the rubbing compound or t-cut

[Edited on 14-07-2004 by Greasemonkey]

Greg_M

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14th Jul 04 at 12:50

i would at least leave them in the house for 24 hours to let the paint 'bake' properly. dont use polish t-cut or any harsh abrasives for about 2 weeks

Rainesie

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14th Jul 04 at 13:22

I've had them in a room with a heater on so its been fairly warm, didn't let it get cold at least. I'm guessing the reason why paintwork can come out of a bodyshop the next day after spraying is down to the oven and being able to cure the paint/lacquer properly.

Greg_M

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14th Jul 04 at 13:27

yep, you should at least leave it inside a day or so.

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