55 Fargo Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Looking good Fred. All it takes is time and money. Seems when I've got one of those, I don't have the other. I must be your twin in that case..............LOL Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 I think we all have the time/money probs in this hobby..more often it is time and next major problem is finding a particular part at the moment you could really use it...this factor alone can set you back in a project...I do my best to look a car over close when I get them..(lots of long term retirement projects here) and make a list of items I want/need and procure them as I happen upon them from other members, swap meets and of course the 'bay...if I did not do this..when the time came I would not have resources at hand to work with...so..lots of parts, lots of cars...little time...still working 9-5 and a house to feed... Quote
Frank Elder Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 BC/CC looks weird...Did our original paints have anything more than just a base coat? I have seen cars with original replacement paint jobs and they look warm and bright, not shiney like modern clearcoat, doesn't look right to me either. It just seems too glossy to fit that era....2 cents offered. Quote
'37 P4 Touring Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 I used PPG's Omni paint since the paint code I wanted was not available in PPG first line. I did not like that so I called PPG and talked to them about it. Their answer was that Omni is fine but use their best clear coat which I did. Other factors are how the car is used and what kind of weather it is exposed to. Does it sit out in all weather or garaged. The premium clear coat gives the best UV protection. PM me with your email address and I will send you the part number of the clear coat and send pics of my car. Base coat / clear coat is what I like since it is beautiful when color sanded. These cars were shiny when built so make them shiny now unless you are a hard core Patina purist. Good luck on your paint! Jim Quote
Fireball Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 I would recommend considering PPG heavy equipment epoxy for the original looks. Check what that line has to offer. It's meant for truck and tractor use Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 back in the day a lot of cars were alkyd based enamal..very heavy pigment...lots of solids...however the lustre was short lived in the elements..paint tends to chalk..can be buffed to a nice shine but then again..it is a short lived shine..the paint finish would appear to remain dull and such but remain it did...good holdout porperties..just bad lustre Quote
Frank Elder Posted January 24, 2009 Report Posted January 24, 2009 Another good one is DuPont fleet colors once again solid colors' meant for big rigs and such. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 24, 2009 Report Posted January 24, 2009 lots of fleet color metallics out there also...the fleet line is SUPPOSED to be shelf item where you just go in, grab what you need and know it will match your paint... Quote
55 Fargo Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 I painted my car with the basecoat/clearcoat from TCP Global. I picked one of their pre-mixed colors. Which was marine blue. I was very happy with the finish. I did use their single stage enamel on the interior pieces. I was happy with that too. A test with Tremclad (rustoleum), just 2 thin coats on an area with no prep done. I will working this fender soon, so no harm in trying a paint test. In the picture it is bright but not shiny, in person it is very shiny can see my ugly mug , just like a mirror. I like the color, my dash and interiro trim is done with this paint. I know it will nevr be as good as Steve's, but once I paint car with it, let cure good, and wetsand and polish, it should llok great. the paint will be rediuced with enamel reducer and DOI Wetlook Hardener...........Fred ps it's been a long winter I am getting bored Quote
Brendan D25 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 Fred, I see that Princess Auto has the HVLP paint gun and turbine compressor in this weeks flyer for about $100. I wonder if it is any good, have you heard of anyone using it? Quote
55 Fargo Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 Fred, I see that Princess Auto has the HVLP paint gun and turbine compressor in this weeks flyer for about $100. I wonder if it is any good, have you heard of anyone using it? No I haven't, I have a Princess Auto Devibliss knock off spray gun, it's an HVLP gravity feed gun. I have a half-way decent Craftsman Compressor that drives it no problem........ Quote
steveplym Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 Looks good Fred. That color will look good on your car. Lots of wetsanding and polishing should make it look even better. Quote
55 Fargo Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 Looks good Fred. That color will look good on your car. Lots of wetsanding and polishing should make it look even better. Thanx Steve, once everything is prepped, I will paint the car, might do sections, ie doors off, hood trunk lid off. I will add wet look hardener to the paint, will color sand polish after it's all good and cured, being enamel, might be a while. But the paint and supplies will be dirt cheap. I would buy the paint that you used, but they don't shipp to Canada, auto paint is expensive here......... Quote
moparjack44 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 This is PPG base coat/clear coat. It's a Dodge Avenger color that I added a little burgundy to make it darker and different. I have fixed orinigal gauges and eliminated the after market gauges, and built a floor console for the AM/FM/CD and Sirrus radio. Jackie Quote
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