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FED 387 · 05-31-2012, 03:34 PM

a lot depends on the ingredients of either one--- cheap ones will be lighter in weight and the better quality paints will weigh more simply because of the ingredients----lacquer weighs about 6-7 pounds per gal while enamel is about 10-12 per gal--- remember tho that enamel is more durable while lacquer will chip easier---also consider the primer used primer can be heavy about 11-14 pounds per gallon -- price will be cheaper for lacquer and easier to apply while enamel tends to be pricier and more difficult to have a good finished results

05-31-2012, 03:34 PM	#3
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,429 Likes: 563 Liked 336 Times in 183 Posts	Re: Weight savings between enamel and lacquer paint? a lot depends on the ingredients of either one--- cheap ones will be lighter in weight and the better quality paints will weigh more simply because of the ingredients----lacquer weighs about 6-7 pounds per gal while enamel is about 10-12 per gal--- remember tho that enamel is more durable while lacquer will chip easier---also consider the primer used primer can be heavy about 11-14 pounds per gallon -- price will be cheaper for lacquer and easier to apply while enamel tends to be pricier and more difficult to have a good finished results