Duplicolor Paint Shop
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Duplicolor Paint Shop
I know that a few people have mentioned the Duplicolor Paint Shop paint system in other threads, but I'm not sure if anyone has ever actually used it. I've been wanting to do a racing stripe on the 80 and was thinking I could do it myself with this. Any pros/cons? I already have both an electric and air sprayer and garage I can convert into a temporary spray booth.
I'm going to start with the hood because I may be doing a big block hood in a few months anyway so what the heck, if it looks like crap when I'm done then no harm - I gotta start somewhere, right?
1. Tape off the pattern again (did this once already and tested with that temporary paint until I got the look I wanted).
2. Sand the area I'm going to paint using 1,000.
3. Prime
4. Paint (black)
5. Clear
6. Wet Sand to smooth & blend the edges, then polish.
The thing I'm not sure about is after painting, should I wet sand before doing the clear? If so, what grit?
I'm going to start with the hood because I may be doing a big block hood in a few months anyway so what the heck, if it looks like crap when I'm done then no harm - I gotta start somewhere, right?
1. Tape off the pattern again (did this once already and tested with that temporary paint until I got the look I wanted).
2. Sand the area I'm going to paint using 1,000.
3. Prime
4. Paint (black)
5. Clear
6. Wet Sand to smooth & blend the edges, then polish.
The thing I'm not sure about is after painting, should I wet sand before doing the clear? If so, what grit?
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From: walpole ma
I know that a few people have mentioned the Duplicolor Paint Shop paint system in other threads, but I'm not sure if anyone has ever actually used it. I've been wanting to do a racing stripe on the 80 and was thinking I could do it myself with this. Any pros/cons? I already have both an electric and air sprayer and garage I can convert into a temporary spray booth.
I'm going to start with the hood because I may be doing a big block hood in a few months anyway so what the heck, if it looks like crap when I'm done then no harm - I gotta start somewhere, right?
1. Tape off the pattern again (did this once already and tested with that temporary paint until I got the look I wanted).
2. Sand the area I'm going to paint using 1,000.
3. Prime
4. Paint (black)
5. Clear
6. Wet Sand to smooth & blend the edges, then polish.
The thing I'm not sure about is after painting, should I wet sand before doing the clear? If so, what grit?
I'm going to start with the hood because I may be doing a big block hood in a few months anyway so what the heck, if it looks like crap when I'm done then no harm - I gotta start somewhere, right?
1. Tape off the pattern again (did this once already and tested with that temporary paint until I got the look I wanted).
2. Sand the area I'm going to paint using 1,000.
3. Prime
4. Paint (black)
5. Clear
6. Wet Sand to smooth & blend the edges, then polish.
The thing I'm not sure about is after painting, should I wet sand before doing the clear? If so, what grit?
Between priming and painting(step 3 and 4) you need to add a step of sanding with a fine grit 600-800 is OK. Smooth out the primer , then paint.
you dont have to sand the paint before clearing unless you have dust in it or something. Some people do, but it isnt neccessary.
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You can get it at auto zone, I think for $20 a quart. Ready to spray, no mixing or thinning or anything, just pour it into your sprayer. Or so they say.
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From: Ozark MO
This being a lacquer based paint it may be a consideration as to what paint you are applying it over. I believe lacquer is stronger then other types of paint and can damage the paint beneath it? NOt sure if this Duplicolor has solved this problem or I'm wrong. But here is a great place to find out:
http://www.anthonythomas.com/garage/...splay.php?f=12
http://www.anthonythomas.com/garage/...splay.php?f=12
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From: walpole ma
I would say, since you are probably painting over an area withpaint already on it and not needing any body work, just spray a couple of medium coats, just to create a barrier between the old paint and new,(lessening your chances of a reaction of some sort between old paint and new) then sand once and paint. In your case you are bassicaly using the primer as a sealer.
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Check this out..some first hand info...see post #24,#54 for ideas..
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1979347
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1979347
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Drifting
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From: Tampa FL
Check this out..some first hand info...see post #24,#54 for ideas..
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1979347
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1979347
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Yeah, I've actually gone the rattle-can route before on my Jeep (off-road only). The problem with it is that it fades, at least Krylon did. I had put some tube fenders on the Jeep and painted it black to match the car. It looked like a professional spray job at first, but faded within a few months and doesn't match anymore.
