Water-Based System
"WA" System |
VS. |
Lacquer-Based
"FP" System |
Fumes are non-toxic
(still good idea to wear respirator) |
TOXICITY |
Fumes are hazardous.
(Use respirator and an explosion-
proof ventilation system) |
| Non-flammable |
FLAMMABILITY |
Flammable. Keep away from
open flame, sparks or heat |
Full-color selection
(same as lacquer-based) |
COLOR SELECTION |
Full color selection
(same as water-based) |
Somewhat higher gloss
than lacquer-based |
GLOSS |
Very high gloss |
Colors: 5 to 20 minutes.
Gloss coats (thumb-print free):
overnight |
DRYING TIME |
Colors: 5 to 20 minutes.
Gloss coats (thumb-print free):
overnight |
Totally chemically compatible
with "WA" system |
COMPATIBILITY |
Totally chemically compatible
with "FP" System |
| Water, isopropyl alcohol or Windex |
CLEAN-UP |
Lacquer thinner or acetone |
May be applied on top of
lacquer-based paint |
BONDING |
May be applied on top of
water-based paint only if WA
paint is completely dry |
Not overly susceptible to evaporation.
Water may be added to reconstitute |
EVAPORATION |
More likely to evaporate. Lacquer thinner
may be added to reconstitute |
| Must not freeze - freezing will ruin paint |
FREEZE / THAW |
Not susceptible to freezing |