Engine Lacquer

Post by **sirch345** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:49 am

Has anyone used a good clear engine lacquer that they can recommend

Chris.

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:54 pm

Can't you just use your wifes nail polish like you normally do (ooops. Sorry. Forgot I said I'd keep quiet on the subject. Don't worry. No-one will know!!!)

There are some good spray ones used for model aircraft so are fuel proof. They do change the colour very slightly but don't go flaky or yellow off like some laquers.

Post by **sirch345** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:22 pm

LotusSevenMan wrote:Can't you just use your wifes nail polish like you normally do (ooops. Sorry. Forgot I said I'd keep quiet on the subject. Don't worry. No-one will know!!!)

There are some good spray ones used for model aircraft so are fuel proof. They do change the colour very slightly but don't go flaky or yellow off like some laquers.

I'll ignore the first bit Chris (LSM)

I hadn't thought about ones for model aircraft, thanks for the tip

Chris.

warby221 · Post by **warby221** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 10:18 pm

If your going to use a fuel proofer for use on model aircraft make sure you get the right one most model aircraft engines run on nitro methanol and it has different properties to petrol as nitro acts like a paint striper â€œnitromorsâ€ so ask for fuel proffer for petrol engine use youâ€™ll find that its only epoxy clear coat so probably cheaper at a motor paint factors

Post by **sirch345** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:59 pm

warby221 wrote:If your going to use a fuel proofer for use on model aircraft make sure you get the right one most model aircraft engines run on nitro methanol and it has different properties to petrol as nitro acts like a paint striper “nitromors” so ask for fuel proffer for petrol engine use you’ll find that its only epoxy clear coat so probably cheaper at a motor paint factors

Thanks for the info Warby, a very good point

Chris.

PS. Kaz I guess you've sobered up now

Squiffythewombat · Post by **Squiffythewombat** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:28 am

Interesting idea chris, but which products? some are much better than others?

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 5:00 pm

I have used ones by 'Flair' and also the good old Humbrol one that was but probably is no more (who owns/does that stuff now).

There are these spray cans like this too.

http://www.hobbiesr.com/top/top-137/topr7501.htm

Post by **sirch345** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:04 pm

Cheers Chris (LSM) that's very helpful

Chris.