How To Paint Car With Acrylic Lacquer

One way to achieve that brand new showroom appearance for your car is to try painting with a special acrylic lacquer  made just for that purpose. Acrylic lacquer is a varnish that can be either transparent or colored that is used to produce a matte or sheen finish on the surface of a car. This task is normally taken on by a professional but can also be done by a novice.

Items needed:

• 80-grit paper


• 1200-grit paper


• Tack cloth


• Plastic tarp


• Newspaper


• Auto paint primer


• Auto acrylic lacquer
  
  

Instructions:

1. Use an 80-grit paper over the entire vehicle. Be careful not to expose the metal when sanding, doing so can cause rusting and other unattractive appearances. 


2. Take a tack cloth and brush away any particles that were created by sanding the car.


3. Cover up the windows by using a lightweight plastic tarp or newspaper and tape.


4. Spray two even layers primer all over the car then let it set for 12 hours or until dry.


5. Take a wet 1200-grit sandpaper and remove all the lumps and uneven spots. Do not maneuver the paper in circular motions, instead move it back and forth using long and steady strokes.


6. Rinse with water once finished and allow the surface to dry completely.


7. Use up to six coats of acrylic lacquer on the body of the car. Unless painting a small area, it is always best to use a spray gun to apply the paint. Wait at least 15 minutes (or whatever flash time is indicated) between each application of acrylic lacquer.


8. Let the paint dry for at least eight hours or more. After it has dried, wet another 1200-grit sandpaper to smooth out any uneven surfaces. Rinse and dry.