Tough paint finish

bradnailer

I've a small project to build, it has to have a gloss finish and be tougher then a normal household paint. The material to be painted is a highly stable laminated timber. The color's red. Fast drying would be an advantage.
Can anyone help ?

coolwings

Just get an epoxy based paint, eg polyurethane type, instead of the acrylic based type.

You are on the wrong track if it says thin with water, and on the right track if it says thin with white spirit.

bradnailer

Thanks

FiSe

2 pack paints used in the automotive industry should do the trick. If you are after some really tough finish, then maritime lacquers are the way to go.
You can use tough clear coat as a protection over 'not so tough' paint.

bradnailer

FiSe wrote: »

2 pack paints used in the automotive industry should do the trick. If you are after some really tough finish, then maritime lacquers are the way to go.
You can use tough clear coat as a protection over 'not so tough' paint.

That's more what I'm looking for

coolwings

Two ways of saying the same.
Two pack paints are epoxy paints ......
Yacht yarnish/marine laquer is a polyurethane clear paint.

Epoxy varnishes can be put over softer finishes, but sometimes they may affect the under layer (usually of acrylic paint they are supposed to "protect") and soften it slightly during brushing on the varnish. In this case a light hand is needed if the softer underpaint is not to be blurred by drag from the brush applying the upper tougher layer.

If there is any doubt, it's a good idea always paint a test card with the actual paints you will use so you can observe the effect before taking it to a larger and costlier scale.