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Old 03-04-2008, 05:19 PM
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I had used a single stage paint on my golf cart that I had got from a friend cheap. It doesn't say on the can what type of paint it is like enamel or laquer. I want to use the Paint shop paints but I know I can't use laquer over enamel. What can I do since I am unsure of what type of paint it was that OI used. Thanks, in advance.
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Old 03-06-2008, 03:32 PM
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I had used a single stage paint on my golf cart that I had got from a friend cheap. It doesn't say on the can what type of paint it is like enamel or laquer. I want to use the Paint shop paints but I know I can't use laquer over enamel. What can I do since I am unsure of what type of paint it was that OI used. Thanks, in advance.
It is most likely an enamel. Do you know how old the paint is? If the paint several year old then you can get away with using the Paint Shop over it. You will have to apply the PS in light coats. The heavier you lay down the PS the more time the solvants have to attack the underlying paint. If you apply it in light coats the solvants will evaporate before any harm is done. Talk to your local autobody supplier to see if you can get a quart of a quality sealer. This will help seal off the old paint. Test this in a small area to make sure everything is a go. You will want to scuff up the enamel prior to applying any new paint.
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Old 03-06-2008, 07:21 PM
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Its 2 years old. I was thinking of using a sealer. I thought it might help.
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thanks for the tips...did you clean the engine after scuffing it up but before painting? I would assume it woulud need some degreasing of some kind wouldnt it?
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Old 01-07-2010, 05:33 PM
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thanks for the tips...did you clean the engine after scuffing it up but before painting? I would assume it woulud need some degreasing of some kind wouldnt it?
Yes, you definitely want to clean/degrease after scuffing. You always want your last step before painting to be cleaning/degreasing so that you can keep contaminants out of your finish!
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