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Dec 6, 2003 | 01:36 PM

gdh

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Need some paint advice.

I saw a paint colour that was a PPG formula, my painter uses Sikkens, is there a difference btn the 2. My paint guy says that Sikkens is a better paint, I have seen his work and he really does a great job. I just don't know much about the different brands of paint. The PPG colour I was looking at (not OEM Ont. Orange) was also a 3 stage which would be more labour intensive than the Sikkens paint if I went back to OEM Ontario Orange.

Dec 6, 2003 | 01:59 PM

Corz

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Re: Need some paint advice. (gdh)

its honestly all a matter of preference. I wasnt too impressed with Sikkens when I sprayed it. PPG sprays nice but trying to lay the clear on flat is where it gets tricky.

The difference is all in how it sprays.

I'm a fan of Dupont myself.

Dec 6, 2003 | 02:42 PM

lbell101

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Re: Need some paint advice. (gdh)

I'm a Valspar jobber and I just did a bunch of comparison spray outs to show people. Sikkens is European so it's supposed to be better. It is a little thicker consistancy than the others in the can but they all have to thinned to a sprayable consistancy anyway. Some do spray slightly different than others but you can adjust your technique to get the same results. In the end, they all look the same in my comparisons. Just some very slight variations in color.
It really just comes down to what the painter is used to. LOTS of painters are simply afraid to try another brand because they have spent time perfecting thier technique with a certain brand.

BTW Corz - if you like DuPont you need to give Valspar a try. It is very very similar and is almost half the cost. The only thing they have on us is a larger variant chip program. Oh, and NASCAR.

Larry

Dec 6, 2003 | 02:52 PM

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Re: Need some paint advice. (gdh)

Your painter is correct IMHO. Sikkens is a better, and thus, more expensive paint. What makes it better? Painters will tell you it's how the paint sticks, flows, drys, matches original color, etc. I painted my daughter's BMW with Sikkens and if I had it to do over again, I would have used PPG. Why? I did a three stage pearl white, if by that you mean, basecoat, pearl coat, then clear coat. The cost was over $900 for the epoxy primer, sandable primer, basecoat, pearl and clearcoat. I did the same job on a friend's car with PPG for about $650. Put the cars side by side and there is no discernible difference. Paint outcome depends on prep, paint quality (PPG, Dupont or Sikkens are tops), painting environment (a good booth), and probably most important, the skills of the painter.

Dec 6, 2003 | 06:41 PM

CF6873

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Re: Need some paint advice. (lbell101)

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BTW Corz - The only thing they have on us is a larger variant chip program. Oh, and NASCAR.

Larry

And this is not important unless you need to match your cars in the most efficient way. Dupont also has "Vindicator" which uses the vehicles VIN to pick the appropriate alternate.

Back to the original post . I agree that any of the brand names are excellent products and that a good painter can learn to use any of them.

Craig (Dupont Fan)

:cheers:

Dec 6, 2003 | 09:09 PM

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Re: Need some paint advice. (CF6873)

Greg, LMC uses Sikkens paint, there is probably a good reason why they do. I am not a paint guy so I don't know but if the guy who is going to paint yor car is using it then don't worry be happy :D

Dec 7, 2003 | 10:34 AM

gdh

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Re: Need some paint advice. (MotorHead)

Thanks all, your input is greatly appreciated. I trust my painter implicitly so I'll go with his choice of paint, Sikkens. Wayne your vette will be the poster vette for Canada C3's once you drop the new engine in. The resto work you have competed is top notch. I'm shooting for mine to look as nice as yours. :cheers: