Editing Lacquer (section)

==Acrylic lacquers==
Lacquers using [[acrylic resin]], a synthetic polymer, were developed in the 1950s. Acrylic resin is colourless, transparent [[thermoplastic]], obtained by the polymerization of derivatives of [[acrylic acid]]. Acrylic is also used in [[enamel paint]]s, which have the advantage of not needing to be buffed to obtain a shine. Enamels, however, are slow drying. The advantage of acrylic lacquer is its exceptionally fast drying time. The use of lacquers in [[automotive paint|automobile finishes]] was discontinued when tougher, more durable, weather- and chemical-resistant two-component [[polyurethane]] coatings were developed. The system usually consists of a primer, colour coat and clear topcoat, commonly known as clear coat finishes.