Boysen Automotive Lacquer is a paint product that helps you achieve that sought-after high-gloss finish. It’s a popular product! If you’re thinking of using it for your home, here are some things you need to know about it first.
What is Boysen Automotive Lacquer?
Boysen Automotive Lacquer is a nitrocellulose lacquer-type paint that’s capable of giving you an attractive Duco finish.
What is a Duco finish?
You might know paints that give a Duco finish as “automotive lacquers” as they resemble the reflective sheen of cars. Duco finishes have a distinct high-gloss appearance. It’s even shinier than typical gloss paints, so much so that you can almost see your reflection in it.
Typically, Duco paints are lacquer-type paints that are nitrocellulose-based. This makes them water-resistant, hard-wearing, and have a short drying time.
Where can I apply it?
Use Boysen Automotive Lacquer on interior wooden surfaces even on high-touch surfaces like cabinets.
Make sure, however, that wherever you paint it, it will not be exposed to sunlight as this product is not UV-resistant. Exposure to sunlight will likely lead to peeling and flaking. It’s for this reason that it is not recommended for exterior use as well.
What would look good with it?
Duco paints, like Boysen Automotive Lacquer, are popular for kitchen cabinets where they can give the space a luxurious ambiance.
Plus, they’re not only attractive. They can also withstand all the things that go on in the kitchen like cooking and washing. And, the glossy finish means they don’t get dirty easily and they can simply be wiped clean.
What colors can I get it in?
Boysen Automotive Lacquer is readily available in black and white. To achieve other colors, you can tint it with Boysen Automotive Lacquer Tinting Colors at a maximum ratio of 1:16 tinting color to lacquer paint.
How do I apply it?
Boysen Automotive Lacquer is applied with a spray gun. As is common for paints that need to be applied with a spray gun, Automotive Lacquer will need to be thinned out before use. Thin with Boysen Lacquer Thinner at a maximum ratio of 1:1.
To avoid moisture blushing, Boysen technical engineers recommend adding Boysen Lacquer Flo to your mixture as well. After mixing in the thinner, add Lacquer Flo at 10% of the volume of your lacquer paint and lacquer thinner mixture.
Can I apply it with a brush?
No, you can’t. Using a brush or roller is not recommended as it would cause visible brush streaks or roller marks on the paint film.
Can I use it on cars?
Despite its name, it cannot be used on actual automobiles. It’s named this way because it gives off a shiny finish, similar to what you see on cars.
Can I apply varnish on top for an even shinier finish?
No, you can’t. It’s not part of the painting system of Boysen Automotive Lacquer and could lead to painting problems.
Is this something I can DIY?
Attempting a Duco finish is not a project for beginners. Getting a smooth, almost-reflective finish is not easy to achieve as surface preparation and the actual painting process are tedious and require careful attention. Hence, an experienced hand is best. Hiring a professional will help ensure the job is done correctly and beautifully.
We hope this blog post answers a lot of your questions about Boysen Automotive Lacquer!
In case you have further concerns about the product, feel free to email the Boysen Technical Department at ask@myboysen.com. You can also call 8363-9738 local 413 to 418 during office hours for a one-on-one consultation.
