ok tried this method and wow, what a difference on the resulting lines, it almost blends in already.
curing the paint? you mean let i dry through, leave it a day first?? do i do the same for the lacquer/
thanks for your advice Poppy, always tried to avoid painting pannels if i could help it

Thanks Poppy.

So do I just walk into a car accessory emporium and ask for a spray can of lacquer?

Hiya. Yes, you must really let the paint cure before applying the lacquer, then let that cure before polishing. It has to "harden" properly if you know what i mean. The only thing that i have found is that the lacquer that we buy off the shelves does not seem to be "hard" enough.....Not like what would be mixed and used in a spray booth. I have looked on the net before now and it seems that K2 lacquer is the best, but it is more expensive. Maybe put a search in and have a look.? You may come up with something you could pass onto me. :shrug: Poppy

yes you want the clear lacquer, i used hy-cote crystal clear.
leaves a high gloss shine, apply in very thin coats tho as it runs easily. i used a hair dryer on low power to help dry it

ok thanks, tbh i used hy-cote lacquer usually and it leaves a very high gloss shine, used it on a set of crowns.

Hiya. Well, if you are happy with the results then that is all that matters:). So glad you had a go at it, lots think it a bit daunting, Not that hard if the right preparation and time are taken. Glad you were happy with the bending of the tape method..lol. Always works for me. Poppy

secret is not to rush the job ;)

as well as rolling the tape :D

Well, thanks to both - I might have a go at this at the weekend.

When I had some painting done by a repair company, they put the car in some sort of an oven after painting, which presumably cured / hardened it more quickly. I still had to wait a couple of weeks for chemicals (plasticiser, thinners or similar I assume) to leave it completely before they would put on the Diamondbrite paint coating.

Kearton