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Re: acrylic vs 2-pac Thu, 18 September 2003 19:41 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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reason?
acrylic is cheaper, MUCH easier to work with, easier to touch up, safer for the sprayer.... etc etc etc.

I dont mind the extra effort giving it a good wax job to make it look super-shiny


My whole painting cost less than 300¤ (500AUD). Paint and fillers etc. was about 200¤, painter took 100¤. I did preparations myself. I dont see this very expensive.

Dunno about MUCH easier IF you have to spray several layers.
Safer for sure, agree. If you looked my car pic. That paint has been there over year (big deal Rolling Eyes ), but I haven't waxed it once.

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generally need to heat cure it, so a few banks of heat lights etc are also needed...



Yeah general! but about 25 celsius is enough. So warm day and you can spray it outside in the shadow. Prepare 20 spay cans of Raid tho Laughing . My car went into oven cause it was cold day(oven treatment included into 100¤ Smile )

BTW. use quality brand paints fillers etc. Buy paint, fillers clear coats, primer etc. from same shop to get same brand (less mixing problems). Also get quality sanding paper (3M or similar).
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