Buxly 217 Automotive Lacquer is well reputed for its excellent car refinish and weather resistant properties. This auto lacquer is a high build coating and when properly applied, its expected life is longer and much better than many NC type auto lacquers. 217 gives full gloss after compounding and polishing.
217 Auto Lacquer is applied as a finish on primed surfaces. It is applied by spray at 2 – 3 atmospheric pressure, it can be thinned with high octane petrol, but for better results we recommend Buxly’s Thinner 217, however 217 can be thinned with markets standard thinners. Good results are obtained at 18 – 22 seconds viscosity @ Ford Cup B4. Minimum 2 coats are recommended.
Type | Single pack |
Composition | Synthetic resins blend. Light fast and weather resistant pigments |
Application | Spray |
Drying Time | a) Surface Dry : within 20 Minutes b) Recoat : 08 Hours c) Hard Dry : 12 Hours |
Average Spreading Rate | 8–9 m2 per Litre Coat |
Number of Coats | 2–3 Coats |
Finish and Gloss | Smooth, gives fullmgloss after compounding and polishing |
Thinner | Buxly’s TH–17 or hi octane petrol |
Flexibility | Flexible over 6 mm mandrel |
Salt Spray Resistance | Resists more than 240 hours, when applied as a system on steel |
Weather Resistance | Resists more than 1000 Weather-o-metre hours, when applied as a system |
Packing | 0.91 and 3.64 Litres pack sizes |
Storage Stability | One year when stored properly in original sealed container at 15 to 35°C |