Picked up some new old stock paint today.
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John Long
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I only see one can of laquer. Ford was acrylic enamel which is what the FoMoCo cans are. I don't want to be negative but I'm not sure what you would do with it. The old acrylic enamel would not even polish. Laquer certainly would.
It would make a fun display in a man cave but I would not have used it in 1972, much less now, unless it could be catalyzed. It will be interesting to see what input some of the others on here have.
John
It would make a fun display in a man cave but I would not have used it in 1972, much less now, unless it could be catalyzed. It will be interesting to see what input some of the others on here have.
John
John Long
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John Long
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You might find someone who is wanting to use it on a restoration but i think you will find most of us on here will consider it obsolete technology, not to mention, it is likely no longer fit to use.
I had painted a few cars with lacquer back in the day and had very poor success, as far as durability goes. I then painted a '47 Ford convertible with S-W acrylic enamel catalyzed with Polysol in 1974. That paint job lasted until about 6 years ago and convinced me even way back then that the new technology was the only way to go.
I think the reason I enjoy this forum so much is most of the information shared here is based on fact and experience and not a bunch of people wanting to feed their egos. There is a wealth of knowledge here, not to mention, Barry's chemical knowledge and his willingness to run test after test to make sure his and other products are used in the best manner possible. Of all the forums I have hung around, this one is truly unique.
John
I had painted a few cars with lacquer back in the day and had very poor success, as far as durability goes. I then painted a '47 Ford convertible with S-W acrylic enamel catalyzed with Polysol in 1974. That paint job lasted until about 6 years ago and convinced me even way back then that the new technology was the only way to go.
I think the reason I enjoy this forum so much is most of the information shared here is based on fact and experience and not a bunch of people wanting to feed their egos. There is a wealth of knowledge here, not to mention, Barry's chemical knowledge and his willingness to run test after test to make sure his and other products are used in the best manner possible. Of all the forums I have hung around, this one is truly unique.
John
Although I'd never use it on anything, it would make an interesting display in a proper setting. Not the typical signs and stuff like seen on the pickers show. I'd fix a place for it. Definitely not seen everyday. I think it's ok. I know guy who had oil can displays and old engine analysis machines, soda pop machines in his garage. He made it look good.
Carshinebob
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Wow, synthetic enamel. That brings back some memories. Now lacquer is something I still look for to maintain my customers original paint GM cars. Sadly, after looking through old painters inventories, the odds of finding the right matching color are about one thousand to one. ~BOB
Chris_Hamilton
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One more thing to consider, high quality lacquer thinner is pretty much nonexistent anymore. Quality refinish grade lacquer thinner is as important as the lacquer itself.