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Using a clear coat over oil-based paints such as latex or acrylics can help to protect the underlying paint job from wear and tear. It can also give the paint job a glossy finish that is easy to clean. However, there are some things to consider before using a clear coat over oil-based paints. In …
Is Clear Coat over Oil-Based Paint a Good Idea or Not? Read More »
Few things are more frustrating than putting in hours of work on your project, only to run your hands over the paint job and realize that there are lumps, bumps, and blemishes in the base coat of paint. Getting these lumps out of your base coat is vital to ensuring that the rest of your …
How to Fix Rough Base Coat? Here’s What You Can Do. Read More »
When silicone caulk performs as it should, it cures (or becomes completely waterproof) in 24 hours. The result is a line of caulk that is neat, smooth, and neither crusty nor sticky to the touch. Sadly, a batch of silicone caulk occasionally goes bad and won’t dry or cure, and you probably discovered the hard …
Caulk Still Tacky after 24 Hours: Reasons and What to Do Read More »
Oil-based enamel paints are easy to work with and provide impressive resistance against wear and tear. However, there is no denying the fact that they dry too slowly and take even longer to fully cure. Enamel paint hardeners exist for this reason. If you have ever considered the possibility of speeding up drying time so …
Oil-based Enamel Paint Hardener – How to Use Correctly Read More »
The difference between adding water to latex paint and using paint conditioners lies in what happens to the paint’s quality afterward. Indeed, water may help thin paint to increase workability but this is often at the expense of the paint’s inherent qualities. But there are even more advantages to using paint additives. These additives help …
XIM Latex Extender Vs Floetrol – Here’s What You Should Know Read More »
Waxing paint is nearly always a good idea. Wax may hide some imperfections, make the paint look better, and also protect the paint. That’s why car owners who love their vehicles do waxing pretty often. Well, you can argue with the benefits of waxing especially if you have experience in trying to save the peeling …
Can You Wax Over Peeling Clear Coat? Will It Save the Finish? Read More »
Before we proceed, it is important that we properly understand what primers are and why we need to use them before applying paint. Basically, if you have just started painting, primers are undercoats. Their primary function is to smooth out surfaces before applying paint. Also depending on the surface being painted and the type of …
Can You Use Acrylic Primer with Enamel Paint? Our Investigation Read More »
If you start talking with painting professionals about spray paint, they usually smile and say that spray paint will not do anything good to your project. But newbies always want to make their first projects without investing a lot of money in equipment, professional paints, and all those materials that come with it. Spray paint …
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There are two main paint systems: the single stage paint system and the 2K paint system. However, some paint technicians are usually in the habit of mixing both anointing systems, and one of such instances is the application of clear coats over single-stage paint. While this has worked for some projects, countless other projects have …
Clear Coat over Single Stage – Why Is This a Risky Try? Read More »
There are only a few paints in the automotive industry, and the varieties depend on complexity and price. Before getting into a painting job, an individual must know about paint and its suitability for various applications. Mainly, painters use single-stage urethane in vehicles, among other metal surfaces. It saves time because it combines thicker resin …
Can You Clear Coat over Single Stage Urethane? Our Thoughts Read More »