smooth , glossy lacquered surfaces are obtained by coating an abs plastic with a lacquer based on a solvent system with a ketone such as methyl ethyl ketone and a second solvent constituent such as ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate and which has a solids content substantially of abs plastic . the lacquer is easy to spray and provides adequate hiding power . the abs specimens sprayed with the lacquer retain the impact resistant properties usually associated with this plastic . additionally , the plastic obtained by recycling these lacquer coated abs bodies retains the impact resistance of abs .