If you are planning on painting
your car, here are the pros and cons of the popular types of car paints.
The main benefit is that it can
be sprayed over almost any type of paint as it does not react. It's also cheap
and dries easily. Experts also say that it gives excellent finishes and it
doesn't run lines.
It's resistant to chipping and
doesn't fade easily. In fact, it you take good care of your car, the paint has
the potential of lasting for more than 10 years.
While the paint has these
advantages its main flaw is that it tends to give cars a plastic-like appearance
which is usually unpleasant to look at. It's also toxic therefore, as a
mechanic you have to wear protective gear such as eye goggles, air pump,
painter's suit, and even an air respirator mast.
While the paint is usually
considered superior in quality, it does not flow out easily from the spray gun
which can make your painting job tedious.
Acrylic paint
There are usually two types of
this paint: one that requires a clear topcoat (called a two stage system) and
one that does not require the top coat (known as single stage system). The two
stage system is the most recommended as it gives excellent results.
It's ideal for those with little
or no painting experience. It's easy to apply and you tend to easily get a high
gloss finish. When applied by a professional, it tends to form a hard shell.
The main disadvantage of it is
that it tends to be soft and as a result it does not last for long. When
exposed to chemicals or UV, it tends to wear out easily thus you have to keep
on reapplying it every now and then.
The paint is also difficult to
apply which tends to make your painting work difficult. In addition to this,
it's usually toxic and you require personal protection equipment when applying
it.
