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Rubbing Compound and Lacquer
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 4:02 pm
by bluemoggie1970
Hi, I would appreciate your views.
I've just finished spraying the inside dash area in Trafalgar Blue, using BM spray cans, with a lot of rubbing down and coats!
I'm actually pleased with how its come up, but I want it to really shine. is it now a case of just using rubbing compound and 2 coats of Lacquer? Also how long should I leave it to dry before using the rubbing compound?
Re: Rubbing Compound and Lacquer
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 4:19 pm
by Alec
Hello BM,
leave it a week or so then compound. Forget the laquer, why complicate things?
Alec
Re: Rubbing Compound and Lacquer
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 4:26 pm
by bluemoggie1970
A week!? Wow, i thought it would be a max of 24 hours! Ok will do. But why no lacquer?
Thanks
Luke
Re: Rubbing Compound and Lacquer
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 4:31 pm
by bmcecosse
Yes - it needs at least a week - maybe two in this weather. Lacquer if you wish - but can't see the point myself and will just make any future repairs/touching up more difficult.
Re: Rubbing Compound and Lacquer
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 4:34 pm
by bluemoggie1970
Ok noted. Thanks for advice.

Re: Rubbing Compound and Lacquer
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:58 pm
by Alec
Hello BM,
perhaps you are thinking that laquer will give a better shine? You would still need to compound the laquer for a good gloss, which can be achieved by compounding the colour coat. as I said why complicate it?
Alec
Re: Rubbing Compound and Lacquer
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:47 pm
by bluemoggie1970
Ok Thanks Alec. Sounds good. Thanks for advice