Question about lacquer paint

[deuce_roadster]

Yes Bored&Stroked, I forgot to mention sealer as I never paint anything without using it. Once you see "alligator skin" appear seconds after shooting color you will never fail to use it in the future! Like the Binks #7 I have been using a DeVilbiss JGA-502 production gun since the early 70s with no drip cups. Yeah, I remember buying gallons of just about any color for $60/gallon, the expensive reds and oranges were $80, no catalyst required!

[Bored&Stroked]

Originally Posted by deuce_roadster

Yes Bored&Stroked, I forgot to mention sealer as I never paint anything without using it. Once you see "alligator skin" appear seconds after shooting color you will never fail to use it in the future! Like the Binks #7 I have been using a DeVilbiss JGA-502 production gun since the early 70s with no drip cups. Yeah, I remember buying gallons of just about any color for $60/gallon, the expensive reds and oranges were $80, no catalyst required!

I still have two #7's - just because they are 'Old Friends' and did such nice work back in the day. In modern times I switched over to HVLP type guns and it is a good thing - as given the price of even good primer, they dramatically reduce overspray and waste. I have both a high-end SATA gun as well as a pair of cheap "Finishline" Devilbiss guns. It is funny, I use the Finishline stuff the most - and for the price, the dumb things spray extremely well. Now for laying down clear - the SATA is the King.

Truth be told, the modern 2+ Stage urethane paint products are far superior to the lacquers, enamels, epoxy paints we used to spray. There is truly no comparison . . . especially in "price per gallon". Also, the unbelievable array of "out of the can" colors is extraordinary. Even if I had a bunch of lacquer squirreled away, I'd probably never use it.