mec wrote:you will struggle to get any real shine if you don't use lacquer James, it doesn't have to be flexible lacquer as all paint and lacquer have a certain amount of flex anyway, think how many cars you see with dents in and the paint doesn't crack, obviously it will of if goes to far but a little flex in the plastic shouldnt effect it, I can highly recommend this lacquer ...
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Yes sorry I'm talking about paint/lacquer from a rattle can.
When painted by professionals I understand that a plasticiser is included in the mix to give flexibility in the paint/lacquer and you can't do this with a rattle can.
Mine was absolutely fine for a good few years when I first painted and lacquered it, but then a fatty at a wedding perched on the corner and a crack in the lacquer appeared, then I pushed the car into the garage hands on the bumper and more cracks.
I will probably redo it in the summer, but it will always be a temporary job from a rattle can, that said it's very cheap fix.
I'm waiting for new fibreglass front and rear fascia, potentially from Chris N which I will then have professionally painted. I don't want to pay for a professional paint job when my original Fascias are so poor.
J