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The use of acrylic lacquers Finishes and what they do.

The use of acrylic lacquers Finishes and what they can do.

Acrylic lacquers are a blend of a resin from the acrylic’s family, such as methyl methacrylate (or 'Perspex') and a synthetic plasticizing resin. The characteristics of acrylic lacquers are very rapid surface drying, excellent gloss and colour retention.Drying is by solvent evaporation only.
This gives the rapid surface drying, but it means that for full through hardness a 16-hour drying period is necessary. Acrylic lacquers respond readily to hand or machine polishing, using rubbing or polishing compounds. Usually, some degree of polishing is necessary, depending on the gloss level required.
Properly applied, an acrylic lacquer system can give excellent results. For durability the undercoats must be those recommended for acrylics. The manufacturer's instructions should always be followed. If products from different manufacturers are mixed, failure of the paint film may occur by cracking or crazing.

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