Hubs matt laquer or gloss finish

[mr mugello]

He can use whatever I,m told, but prefers on older motors solid 2pac colour then coat of lacquer.

[Doom Patrol]

I suppose each sprayer has his own preference. It's certainly going to be shiny.

[Padge]

ALL 2k metallic's and pearls are "clear over base" or "2 stage" they dry totally matt and need to be clear coated, you can have matt, satin or gloss finish. most 2k solid colours are "direct gloss" although you can get 2 stage solid colours

hope that helps

[mr mugello]

Thanks for replies. I was looking to keep internal parts to a fairly original finish and color, hubs ,cowling, etc. Panelwork I am having black and white. So if going with solid 2pac paint, would I be better to go with a deep shine, lacquered over on exterior panel work. Internals just the solid 2pac without applying the laquered top coat ? Will this look right ?

[Doom Patrol]

Getting the paint right is one of the most difficult things we do. And, in the end only you can decide. I'm sure it'll look fine. And anyway you'll learn as you go along.

[mr mugello]

I can understand the sprayer looking for a deep shine and finish. Just thinking it doesn't need that extra shine on tanks, cowling, etc. might look too blingy.

[Padge]

This is one of mine, its all done in direct gloss 2k except the silver which is done in clear over base with gloss anti scratch lacquer
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[mr mugello]

Nice job mate.

[Padge]

thanx, just in the process of painting my mates gp before I do my other one....hope to have it done before the season starts