5 best car varnishes
For the final treatment of the car body, a varnish layer is applied several times, which protects the paint from minor scratches, chips and burnout in the sun. The most modern and practical automotive varnish is polyurethane. A product based on this substance with the addition of acrylates is considered a more affordable material with excellent properties. Today it is the undisputed leader in sales, because it forms on the surface the film with the best resistance to external influences with an excellent gloss.
Our review presents varnishes of various brands that occupy a leading position in the market. The place of each model in the rating is based on the properties, recommendations of professional car painting specialists and the assessments of owners who have experience in the practical use of these products.
TOP 5 best car varnishes
5 Motip Clear Varnish
Car lacquer is created using an acrylic base and has a high transparency. It is produced in the form of aerosol cans with a capacity of 0.5 liters. This volume is quite enough to properly process up to 2 m² of body surface. It perfectly renews the lacquer layer of a car and is suitable for laying on chrome paint or with a metallic effect.
Aerosol varnish has the best adhesion to the painted surface of body parts. The applied layer is UV and weather resistant, demonstrating high strength and durability. The popularity of Motip Clear Varnish in the domestic market confirms its practical properties and versatility. Varnish is often used not only to update the car body, but also when processing various decor items, furniture, etc. The delivery of the material ready for use (in cans) makes the process of applying the protective layer easy and quick.
4 Mobihel Anti-Scratch HS
The products of this brand have a reputation on the market as a quality and balanced product that has a number of advantages over competitors. This two-component acrylic resin varnish is highly transparent. Preparing for work with a hardener allows you to get the material with optimal viscosity. As a rule, two (three) layers of varnish are applied to the painted car body, with a holding time of no more than 15 minutes. Dries quickly enough, with the correct consistency does not leave streaks and requires minimal polishing.
The resulting protective layer is resistant to external aggressive environments and temperature fluctuations, has a high resistance to mechanical stress (demonstrates the best resistance to small scratches). The base enamel coated with MOBIHEL car varnish remains in its original color, and the coating itself retains its properties unchanged over time.
3 PPG D800
Specially designed for body refinishing, PPG D800 varnish is based on acrylic and polyurethane resins. Initially being a topcoat, its characteristics are absolutely not inferior to the factory paint, giving any car a fresh and attractive look. The varnish retains its transparency (does not turn yellow) and lays on the surface in an even layer, the properties of which remain unchanged for a long time. This coating perfectly tolerates sanding and does not lend itself to harmful environmental influences.
Automotive varnish PPG D800, being a product of the premium segment, meets all quality standards and justifies the characteristics declared by the manufacturer. Using this product in combination with various additives (plasticizers or composites), you can get a completely original texture with the effect of leather, suede, or a matte surface without gloss. This technology will change the look of the car, giving it more personality.
2 Bosny VG
It is one of the best aerosol varnishes available.The material is applied over the existing coating, retaining the shades of the original color thanks to its perfect transparency. At the same time, a special composite in the composition of the varnish provides high reflective characteristics of the applied layer, which gives a completely new look to the automotive surface, despite the complete color identity.
Varnish in spray cans is the most versatile product and can be used not only to update the appearance of a car. It has excellent adhesion and adheres evenly to metal and wood surfaces, glass, paper or plastic. Subject to the rules of storage and use, Bosny varnish is completely safe for humans. Painting with an aerosol can is a surprisingly simple and easy task that does not require special skills and abilities.
1 BRULEX 2K-HS
High-quality transparent varnish based on acrylic resins is produced by the German manufacturer BRULEX on modern equipment. The resulting two-component material is excellent for full or partial coverage of the car body. Due to its good fluidity, a set (1 l of varnish and 0.5 l of hardener) is enough to apply 1.5 coats on a mid-range sedan. Drying time to complete polymerization is one day, but this process can be done in just 2 hours if work is carried out in a heated spray booth. The surface temperature of the body parts should be around 60 ° C.
BRULEX 2K-HS car paint is very durable and does an excellent job of protecting paint from the environment. It is thanks to the balanced composition of raw materials and the obtained characteristics that the applied layer retains its original shine for a long time. This material is made for professional repair, so the quality of the coating cannot be compared with the varnish layer applied using aerosol cans.
