Acrylic vs Enamel Car Paint: Which is Right for You?

Discover the differences between acrylic and enamel car paint in this informative video. Learn about the pros and cons of each type, their durability, finish, and application methods. Whether you're a car enthusiast or planning to repaint your vehicle, this video will help you make an informed decision about which type of paint is best for your needs.

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[optimoprimo]

I wish I knew more when I chose my paint.
I read about how the duplicolor fleet enamel was really durable and glossy.
I thought that I could add to the protection by clear coating over it.
I learned after the fact that I had to wait for a couple weeks and then sand the enamel and then shoot clear coat.
Others said it would take longer...
I ended up waiting the 2 weeks and thought it was enough because car was in perfect temperature at around 75 degrees and low humidity.

I knew in only had a week until weather changed to cold and wet.
I did all the prep and sanded and scuffed... Shot the clearcoat and it looked awesome... No runs, sags, and maybe only about 10 little dust nibs in the whole job...
2 days after I went to garage to see how paint was doing and the whole car looked like a spider web of cracks.
Like when you crack a smart phone or windshield.
My heart sunk. Now ive been sanding it all out for the past week sick to my stomach. Money lost... Money spent, time lost and now my fingers are raw from sanding on top of all the sanding from body work, hi-build primer, base primer, paint, and now clearcoat and layers of paint.
My hands are raw.

[nevinkuser]

Thank you for the video. I bought a black Nippon acrylic laquer spray can for my motorcycle frame and gas tank. This confirms it was the correct choice. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[CUSTOMWORKS.PSD]

Hope you read your comments If I have acrylic enamel paint lay 2 coats down can I mix 50/50 for my 3rd coat the acrylic enamel with a clear coat that states its main chemical is acrylic polymer ? I have been told and seen this is a old school custom trick but no one gives the chemical details of this

[mistervacation]

I would like vanta black where can I get it?

[prodigalpilot]

I'm not following. What are you calling Acrylic? Acrylic Enamel? Acrylic Lacquer?
What are you calling Enamel? Alkyd? "Acrylic" is not a type of paint - it is a resin that can be used in several chemistries of paint

[acf]

Don't refer to paints as simply "acrylic" or "enamel". If those are two separate things, then what in fuck's name is "acrylic enamel" paint? This entire industry is full of buzzwords which have no strict definitions, and no manufacturer wants to really tell you what's in their product, and the people who use the products have no understanding and simply spit out mixed terminology that is conflicting to the point of sometimes being contradictory,