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FINISHING THE BODY
First you will need to decide whether you would like a natural finish or a
coloured finish on the body. For a natural finish go directly to Clear Coat.
COLOR COAT
For the colour coat your first stop is a shop that specializes in automotive
products or any shop that sells acrylic paints (e.g. your local hardware store).
The acrylic lacquer made by the automotive industry is particularly well suited
to your needs. In addition to providing a full range of colour choices, acrylic
lacquer is extremely durable and resistant to cracking.
Choose your colour from the many available shades (including metallic
options) used for automobile touch up work. A spray can will make your job
much easier and produce fine results.
Hang the body as shown in Figure 1. Begin each spray stroke in the air on
one side of the body and continue until you reach the air on the other side.
Overlap each stroke by one half, and every other stroke spray crosswise, then
length wise. This technique will provide an even colour distribution.
Although lacquer dries quickly, and successive coats may be sprayed in a
short period of time, attempts to spray too much in one coat can result in runs
or bubbles in the finish. Spraying should not be attempted on excessively
humid or rainy days.
One or two coats of colour should be enough. It should not be necessary to
sand between coats unless there are drips, runs or bug feet (!) to be levelled.
All exposed surfaces should be dead level and have a nice satin gloss.
CLEAR COAT
The clear lacquer topcoat is also available at most auto parts store. If you
have applied a colour coat, it is advisable to select the same brand of clear
lacquer to assure compatibility.
The clear coat is applied to the body using the same technique as described
for the colour coat. Two or three coats of clear should be adequate.
For best results the body finish should be allowed to harden for one week
before the final rub out and polish.
Note: To avoid runs and drips, hold can 6-10 inches from surface. For
best results follow directions on spray can.
CAUTION:
Remember that spray paint is extremely flammable. Do not spray
near open flames, heat or sparks. The area where you spray must be well
ventilated while spraying and until all vapour is gone. Do not smoke! Do not
breathe the vapour and keep doors and windows open during application and
drying.
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