laquer

I have a 42 year old Japanese motorbike with original clear laquered engine parts. How does it stay on when modern alloy wheels only survive for a few years? Aluminium needs an etch primer to seal it before painting. This cannot be done if the finish is clear.

The two rear wheels on my 2009 W204 C220Sport look pretty horrid (see pic.) I expected my dealer to replace them under warranty but apparently the factory are refusing to honour replacements unless they are sent back to Germany for inspection. I've been told I have to pay the cost of two weels...

I have some minor areas of the car that need paint touch ups due to discolouration/marks....Ive used the MB standard silver paint but of course once on its always gonna look flat, so just wondered what the best finishing would be - some kind of lacquer?? Sorry for appearing dumb, just want to...

I bought my 55 reg CLK from my local MB dealer in Swansea 2 years ago, with what I was led to belive was full bodywork warrenty (as I wasn't told any different). I now find out, from the MB dealer, that the car had been resprayed (not by a MB dealer) prior to my purchase and therefore he will...

The laquer is coming off mine and is sticky and annoying. Any good ideas? I've thought of cleaning/sanding them then relaquering...but which products to use? Colin.

After washing my 04 W209 at the weekend, I was astounded to find small pinholes in the laquer coat on one of the front wings. Carefully checking the rest of the car, I couldn't find any other areas affected by this. I would estimate 50% of the front wing is affected by the pinholing. The car is...

ive a 2 yr old w203 and have just noticed the paint is bubbling on one of the alloy wheels .does anyone know how this is delt with by mb under warranty.do they replace just the one alloy or repaint it.has anyone any experiance of this cheers all baz