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12-21-2007, 06:30 PM
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Re: R+M Lacquer
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He told me that the clear that he has has some sort of UV protectant in it. [/ QUOTE ] Understand, I'm going back twenty-five plus years now, but I used Metalflake Brand clear coat on some work I did back then. It was truly 'clear' in the can and gave a fantastic finish. HOWEVER, it did not hold up well to exposure. I think most of the slightly amber tinted clear coats DO contain some amount UV protection additive. Maybe that's what gives it the tint.  BTW, I'd LOVE to find some vintage R&M Black acrylic lacquer! (Or some DuPont 99L.) 
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12-22-2007, 01:58 AM
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Re: R+M Lacquer
I agree that the Metalflake brand was the best clear on the market at the time. The Dupont always seemed a little cloudy and yellow. The issue with laquer is that it has no elasticity. Metal expands, and contracts with temperature. Laquer does not move with it. That's why you get all the cracks. Bike tanks usually didn't last long at all. 55 degree gas in a tank that's been in the sun on a hot July day is pretty hard on the paint.
Mr. Cumby, remind me to check on that 99L if I forget. We might be able to find you some. 
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