If I was not concerned with keeping the 66 satellite original, it would be the same color as my 69 Dart was/is/ Orange. Man what a nice color it is....
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I don't know why old timers keep saying to use Lacquer. There is good reason they phased it out. My local paint jobbers don't even sell the stuff.
If you want a paint job that will last you WILL NOT seal it and spray anything over lacquer, anything painted with it should be stripped and completely removed before spraying anything else.
Lacquer never completely hardens under the clear. That is why the clear cracks and lets it dry out and then it appears chalky. It's a new century, people need to really let lacquer go. They didn't even teach us lacquer when I was auto school. We used only the newer urethanes.
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You da man @Ben Drinkin 
Ben Drinkin
Hey bartender!
How much do I need to worry about iso's in urethanes? Single stage in particular..
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Ben Drinkin
Hey bartender!
Aww! You say the sweetest things! Now if only I could get Rainy to see all the beautiful wonder that is Ben!You da man @Ben Drinkin
Unconventional
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I almost wet'em
Yes, Yes, but they make a womans legs look so pretty, Not to mention the accentuation of the derriere....try high heels, then you have to balance yourself front to back AND side to side.
Its real easy to get used to, and it makes your calf muscles stronger but not so good for the lower back over years
Ben Drinkin
Hey bartender!
There is a reason strippers wear heels! It's financially advantageous!
Ever give a dollar to chick in running shoes?
Yup...Thats why I ask them to keep them on.........In Bed........
You my dear are miss informed..
The reason they don't use it is it is harmful to the environment. Not because it is not good.....
zkx14
Duster De-ruster
I looked into that when I did mine. IIRC , little if any in the color, but it is in the hardener additive.
Unconventional
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I watched a fascinating rockumentary about Woodstock. Not so much about the music, but about the logistics, or lack of such. A PBS production. One of those "can't stop watching" kinda things. One surprise after another they dealt with.
Funny, I just watched today myself...
The difference between learning something in a school, and by doing it.
We did both.
We had lecture in the beginning which was worth 40% of your grade
Then you had to paint a car and do it right because it was 60% of your grade.
At the time I had a 68 charger so I painted that and also a cuda.
When I worked fabrication on the drilling platforms, all of our stuff was laquer based. We had orange peel problems. Now I wasn’t the painter so I don’t know why or how
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
Here is a good summary about lacquer auto paint...
Shine
If it is mixed properly, the glossy finish with lacquer is probably of the highest caliber that you can get from any other car paint. Thus it is perfect from an aesthetic perspective.
Drying Time
This type of paint actually dries quicker than some others you might use and it does not drip as easily as some paints might do. In fact, it is nearly dry in 15 minutes because it begins to dry the minute it is exposed to air.
Ease of Use
Lacquer is very easy to use and because it is less toxic than other forms of paint, it can easily be applied in your own garage instead of worrying about having to find a good spot to do your paint job. You also don't have to worry about over spray like with other paints. Each coat applied does not require you to do any sanding in between coats because lacquer sticks to itself. Furthermore, it is easier to repair a damaged paint job if it is done in lacquer.
Temperature
Lacquer is also is tolerant to a little bit cooler temperatures than other paints. 65 degrees is an okay temperature to apply the paint to your car.
Coats
When using lacquer paint it will take a lot more coats to get a finished look, with most people using around six to eight different coats. If you use a lacquer primer it must be given as much time as possible to harden. If you combine that with the six to eight coats of paint you have to eventually put on, painting with lacquer can take a lot longer.
Polishing
It is a requirement that it has to be cut and polished after letting it settle for a couple of weeks. This means that you can't put on any of the trim that was taken off the car for painting until the polishing is done. That means the trim will be off the car for quite some time.
Shine
If it is mixed properly, the glossy finish with lacquer is probably of the highest caliber that you can get from any other car paint. Thus it is perfect from an aesthetic perspective.
Drying Time
This type of paint actually dries quicker than some others you might use and it does not drip as easily as some paints might do. In fact, it is nearly dry in 15 minutes because it begins to dry the minute it is exposed to air.
Ease of Use
Lacquer is very easy to use and because it is less toxic than other forms of paint, it can easily be applied in your own garage instead of worrying about having to find a good spot to do your paint job. You also don't have to worry about over spray like with other paints. Each coat applied does not require you to do any sanding in between coats because lacquer sticks to itself. Furthermore, it is easier to repair a damaged paint job if it is done in lacquer.
Temperature
Lacquer is also is tolerant to a little bit cooler temperatures than other paints. 65 degrees is an okay temperature to apply the paint to your car.
Coats
When using lacquer paint it will take a lot more coats to get a finished look, with most people using around six to eight different coats. If you use a lacquer primer it must be given as much time as possible to harden. If you combine that with the six to eight coats of paint you have to eventually put on, painting with lacquer can take a lot longer.
Polishing
It is a requirement that it has to be cut and polished after letting it settle for a couple of weeks. This means that you can't put on any of the trim that was taken off the car for painting until the polishing is done. That means the trim will be off the car for quite some time.
100 percent agree....
You can use an enamel primer, and you can tint using enamel paint. Mixes very nice.
Sweet corn anyone? I bought a dozen ears but got 18. 9" was the longest.
That's a long cob you got there Mike! Corn oleo anyone?
Well long day driving around. Harley is fine just a scab. Doc even thought it was the drain. Pretty funny took the fire chicken and had the top dow, she was in ecstasy. She actually stated a low whimper when we ran into stores and had to put the top up the first time so she would not follow us! Wish I had a camera with me.
Corn oleo anyone?Well long day driving around. Harley is fine just a scab. Doc even thought it was the drain. Pretty funny took the fire chicken and had the top dow, she was in ecstasy. She actually stated a low whimper when we ran into stores and had to put the top up the first time so she would not follow us! Wish I had a camera with me.
I've had a few whimper... Not sure why..........That's a long cob you got there Mike!
Well long day driving around. Harley is fine just a scab. Doc even thought it was the drain. Pretty funny took the fire chicken and had the top dow, she was in ecstasy. She actually stated a low whimper when we ran into stores and had to put the top up the first time so she would not follow us! Wish I had a camera with me.
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