How to Reduce Acrylic Lacquer

Pot life on acrylic lacquer paint is 2 hours.

Acrylic lacquer is a form of automotive paint that can be applied as a primer, color or final clear coat. Acrylic lacquer is susceptible to temperature fluctuations, and therefore requires a urethane reducer liquid to ensure the paint leaves the spray gun at the proper viscosity. If the paint is too thick, the spray gun may be unable to effectively disperse the paint; too thin, and the paint will not properly apply to the surface.

Things You'll Need

• 1 gallon acrylic lacquer
• 1 qt. enamel hardener
• 1 qt. urethane reducer
• Mixing container
• Stirring stick

Instructions

1. Pour 3/4 gallon of acrylic lacquer into a mixing container that is at least 1.5 gallons.

2. Pour 1 qt. or about 1/4 gallon of enamel hardener into the mixing container. This is about a 3:1 ratio.

3. Pour 1/5 gallon -- about 90 percent of the 1-qt. can -- of urethane reducer into the mixing container and stir vigorously. Pour the mixture into the paint gun canister and begin applying the reduced acrylic lacquer.

References

• Smart Shoppers: Complete a Urethane Paint Job