Paint.. Suggestions?
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From: Corvallis Oregon
Paint.. Suggestions?
I'm planning on painting my '75 in the next month or so. Either pearl black or cherry red--- possibly red with black racing stripes? what do you all think?
Also, any suggestions on where to get good paint? I found someone to do the painting for me, just need to get paint.
Also, any suggestions on where to get good paint? I found someone to do the painting for me, just need to get paint.
Safety Car
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Race Director
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You may want to keep in mind that "pearls" can be more difficult to apply than "solid" colors. If you are not using a booth you might increase the painter's ability of getting a higher quality finished product going with a "solid".
Melting Slicks
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From: Vero Beach FL
Hello Ryan
If cost is any factor good pearl paint can be expensive and harder to apply not to mention touchup. Even metallic paint takes more prep work as any small imperfection in the primer will show up with metallic. Solid colors are more forgiving in correcting painting errors you can often sand out runs and other imperfections in the base coat before applying the clear coat or the final coat in a single stage without re-spraying. These may be things to consider based on the equipment that you have available
Keep us posted
Scott
Melting Slicks
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From: Kingston Ontario
Ryan,
My experience is with Herbert Standox paint. I have success with this product because it's the product I have experience with. That may sound flippant, but painters have success with their known systems. They know the tolerances and through experience what they can and cannot get away with. (We have already gained this knowledge by practicing on other vehicles)
The quality of paint manufactures products are relative to the painter and his use of their complete system for an application.
My top 5 Picks; in no particular order, as a short answer to your question are:
Herbert Standox
Dupont
PPG
BASF
House of Kolor
Having said that, my recommendation would be to ask your painter what system he has experience and confidence with. If he can't answer this question, you may need another painter.
The right individual will tell you what paint system works and will paint your car with success.
Dan
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