how to get a mirror finish with lacquer

[bridgey1234]

how to get a mirror finish with lacquer

when spraying your alloys

do i apply even qotes and let to dry then rub down with 1200 wet and dry and repeat the process again and again

am spraying my vts alloys gloss black

thanks

[Ben_SaxoForte]

what do you mean by a mirror finish? if you mean as in smooth finish in my experience you don't need to rub it down just keep spraying alot of thin coats and it will eventually build up to a nice smooth finish. sanding down lacquer isnt the best idea imo it can burn through easily and end up cocking up the whole paint job if it hasnt had quite a long drying time between coats

[Cam]

By mirror finish he might mean shiney also, tbh i say its all in the prep.

[holdawayt]

I've given rattle cans a go before on things like wheels etc if I don't really care about the finish but I always use the spray gun now with a compressor. Always a much better finish and you do get the "Mirror" shine every time.

[stevo67]

Also stay away from Halfords paints,get the paint mixed at a bodyshop suppliers.Compressor & gun is the best way though.

[f13sta]

you mean like this sort of finish?

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/kylegent/101_0484.jpg

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/kylegent/101_0485.jpg

[MiniGibbo]

Wont get mirror polished rims with lacquer it makes them dull.

[bainesy2011]

Wont get mirror polished rims with lacquer it makes them dull.

he doesn't want to do that, hes doing them gloss black

[Bedford126]

Paint them in solid black and leave them 24 hours then flat them with 2000 wet and dry until smooth with no imperfections then give then a god few coats of clear. After you done that let them dry and give them another rub down with 2000 wet and try and polish them up to a mirror like finish. Best bet is to pay for them painting in 2k black and you will end up with a better finish than you can even dream of with aerosol.

[K17NEY]

you mean like this sort of finish?

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/kylegent/101_0484.jpg

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/kylegent/101_0485.jpg

LOL, That's far from a mirror finish.

If you want a tidy job then get professional to paint them, If it was that easy to do it then everyone would be at it.

[f13sta]

LOL, That's far from a mirror finish.

If you want a tidy job then get professional to paint them, If it was that easy to do it then everyone would be at it.

why is that far from a mirror finish? in the 2nd picture you can see the washing on the washing line.

you try and get that quality of finish with a can or 2k i'd like to see anyone on this site get that sort of finish as quickly and easily as we did with these (top picture should have the same shine but naff angle :( )

[benkelsall]

lol you don't have to 1200 down, 2000 polish up etc. I never have with anything I've painted. Don't need to use lacquer either, just gloss 2k paint will be fine.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6218/6390449595_d78191d931_b.jpg

Thats done with using a 180grit sand paper, prime it and then straight on top with the colour, no flatting down, polishing etc or lacquer

another pic,

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6211/6390499829_4ef54c8243_b.jpg

[Bedford126]

ill take all your mirror finishes and ill raise you with;-
http://i39.tinypic.com/fktrnr.jpg
painted by me in my shed.

[K17NEY]

why is that far from a mirror finish? in the 2nd picture you can see the washing on the washing line.

you try and get that quality of finish with a can or 2k i'd like to see anyone on this site get that sort of finish as quickly and easily as we did with these (top picture should have the same shine but naff angle :( )

It's not a mirror finish, This is.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/kitney/Mums%20M3/007-1.jpg

Good quality paintwork after a good quality machine polish. Like i said, If you want a proper job then pay a professional.

[holdawayt]

:A:LOL, That's far from a mirror finish.

If you want a tidy job then get professional to paint them, If it was that easy to do it then everyone would be at it.

Was going to say its lemon peely as fuck!

[K17NEY]

:A:

Was going to say its lemon peely as fuck!

Orange peel?

[holdawayt]

Same difference

[Ben_SaxoForte]

To be fair though you can't really compare the door of a mini to an alloy wheel, those vts wheels look really smart imo

[nicole_]

ill take all your mirror finishes and ill raise you with;-
http://i39.tinypic.com/fktrnr.jpg
painted by me in my shed.

i thought you werent meant to paint helmets as the paint reacts and makes them weaker?

[Kyza]

lol you don't have to 1200 down, 2000 polish up etc. I never have with anything I've painted. Don't need to use lacquer either, just gloss 2k paint will be fine.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6218/6390449595_d78191d931_b.jpg

Thats done with using a 180grit sand paper, prime it and then straight on top with the colour, no flatting down, polishing etc or lacquer



I love that pic. Much better finish than that fiesta guys, looks like he used a paintbrush.