Painting the car

rtz · 03-07-2001, 02:23 AM

I'm going to paint my car soon. Any tips for a brand or type of paint to use or stay away from?

2FastLX · 03-07-2001, 02:25 AM

Scherwin Williams is the way to go. I think PPG is supposed to be pretty good too, but I'm not 100% on that.

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induction · 03-08-2001, 12:36 AM

Scherwin Williams.. yup thats the hot thing today, Just remember to rinse out your brush often or you'll leave streaks.

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restored '65 coupe

Shotgun28 · 03-08-2001, 01:09 AM

PPG is great, haven't used sherwin williams, but they sell good house paint, smiling. I just did some painting myself and the PPG system with the clear coat works well...

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91 LX Convertible Gray on Red B&M Shift improver kit,ASP red alum. underdrive pulleys, Richmond 3.73 gears, 1 5/8 Flowtech long tube Headers and off road h-pipe, Flowmaster 2-chamber cat-back with S.S exhaust, MSD 6A Ignition with coil,Cap and rotor, Taylor Pro wires, K&N 12" conical filter system, Jet stage 2 performance chip and just purchased some GT40P heads, looking at exhaust, Lentech Street Terminator plus on it's way...

DZEE'S LX · 03-08-2001, 02:37 AM

I assume you will use a base - clear system. Definately the best way to go. Don't skimp on the clear. I used four coats - if you do this you will really appreciate having a little extra thickness when you have to fix minor stuff that hasn't went all the way through to the base. I have been amazed at the ugly scratches that I've been able to buff out.

I used PPG DBU base and PPG clear. In general just make sure you don't use cheap products. The higher dollar stuff will shoot better, will last longer, and you will have much better quality. The DBU can be used on your plastic too without flex agent. So make sure you check to see if the product you use needs to have flex agent added for painting over plastic or moldings.
I'm going on 2 yrs with this paint and it's still in great shape.

Don't just use a cheap primer. And always start with a coat of sealer over the whole car.

Good luck!!

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Spec Service (UHP), Paint, 16x7.5 ALBA's w/BFG G-Force KDW's, TC 3.55's w/disks, K Bell Ramair, March pulleys, Race Magnums, D/S loop, MM 4point rollbar, FMS C springs & strut tower brace, Tokico Illuminas, KB welded subs.

SaleenGTS · 03-08-2001, 10:18 AM

RTZ- If you are wanting a cool paint go with House of Color. They are usually pearls, and they have a tri-color that is cheap. If you want factory, go with PPG or DuPont.

Also the best guy around is Tim Stecker up in BodyWorx in Guthrie.

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Dustin
TFS Street Intakes,TFS TW Heads, TFS #2 cam, Crane 1.6 rr's, Bassani Full lengths,Bassani short X-pipe, American thunder Cat back, 3.55's. More to come...

Shotgun28 · 03-08-2001, 12:25 PM

In regards to the comment that no flex agent is needed, that is true for the base coat, but looking over my PPG guide pages you do need a flex agent for the clear. Just a thought.

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91 LX Convertible Gray on Red B&M Shift improver kit,ASP red alum. underdrive pulleys, Richmond 3.73 gears, 1 5/8 Flowtech long tube Headers and off road h-pipe, Flowmaster 2-chamber cat-back with S.S exhaust, MSD 6A Ignition with coil,Cap and rotor, Taylor Pro wires, K&N 12" conical filter system, Jet stage 2 performance chip and just purchased some GT40P heads, looking at exhaust, Lentech Street Terminator plus on it's way...

03-07-2001, 02:23 AM	#1
rtz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 180	Painting the car I'm going to paint my car soon. Any tips for a brand or type of paint to use or stay away from?

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03-07-2001, 02:25 AM	#2
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Scherwin Williams is the way to go. I think PPG is supposed to be pretty good too, but I'm not 100% on that. ------------------ Indiana Stangers Association Buy your parts here

03-08-2001, 12:36 AM	#3
induction The Brit! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Across the Pond! Posts: 694	Scherwin Williams.. yup thats the hot thing today, Just remember to rinse out your brush often or you'll leave streaks. ------------------ restored '65 coupe

03-08-2001, 01:09 AM	#4
Shotgun28 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: New Hope MN USA Posts: 276	PPG is great, haven't used sherwin williams, but they sell good house paint, smiling. I just did some painting myself and the PPG system with the clear coat works well... ------------------ 91 LX Convertible Gray on Red B&M Shift improver kit,ASP red alum. underdrive pulleys, Richmond 3.73 gears, 1 5/8 Flowtech long tube Headers and off road h-pipe, Flowmaster 2-chamber cat-back with S.S exhaust, MSD 6A Ignition with coil,Cap and rotor, Taylor Pro wires, K&N 12" conical filter system, Jet stage 2 performance chip and just purchased some GT40P heads, looking at exhaust, Lentech Street Terminator plus on it's way...

03-08-2001, 02:37 AM	#5
DZEE'S LX Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 117	I assume you will use a base - clear system. Definately the best way to go. Don't skimp on the clear. I used four coats - if you do this you will really appreciate having a little extra thickness when you have to fix minor stuff that hasn't went all the way through to the base. I have been amazed at the ugly scratches that I've been able to buff out. I used PPG DBU base and PPG clear. In general just make sure you don't use cheap products. The higher dollar stuff will shoot better, will last longer, and you will have much better quality. The DBU can be used on your plastic too without flex agent. So make sure you check to see if the product you use needs to have flex agent added for painting over plastic or moldings. I'm going on 2 yrs with this paint and it's still in great shape. Don't just use a cheap primer. And always start with a coat of sealer over the whole car. Good luck!! ------------------ Spec Service (UHP), Paint, 16x7.5 ALBA's w/BFG G-Force KDW's, TC 3.55's w/disks, K Bell Ramair, March pulleys, Race Magnums, D/S loop, MM 4point rollbar, FMS C springs & strut tower brace, Tokico Illuminas, KB welded subs.

03-08-2001, 10:18 AM	#6
SaleenGTS RICE taste like Chicken Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 687	RTZ- If you are wanting a cool paint go with House of Color. They are usually pearls, and they have a tri-color that is cheap. If you want factory, go with PPG or DuPont. Also the best guy around is Tim Stecker up in BodyWorx in Guthrie. ------------------ Dustin TFS Street Intakes,TFS TW Heads, TFS #2 cam, Crane 1.6 rr's, Bassani Full lengths,Bassani short X-pipe, American thunder Cat back, 3.55's. More to come...

03-08-2001, 12:25 PM	#7
Shotgun28 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: New Hope MN USA Posts: 276	In regards to the comment that no flex agent is needed, that is true for the base coat, but looking over my PPG guide pages you do need a flex agent for the clear. Just a thought. ------------------ 91 LX Convertible Gray on Red B&M Shift improver kit,ASP red alum. underdrive pulleys, Richmond 3.73 gears, 1 5/8 Flowtech long tube Headers and off road h-pipe, Flowmaster 2-chamber cat-back with S.S exhaust, MSD 6A Ignition with coil,Cap and rotor, Taylor Pro wires, K&N 12" conical filter system, Jet stage 2 performance chip and just purchased some GT40P heads, looking at exhaust, Lentech Street Terminator plus on it's way...