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All cars that left the St. Louis factory were painted with Acrylic Lacquer paint. The base coat clear coat process started with Bowling Green Production in 1982. Can't purchase Lacquer today in most states.
Tooch
Hi OZ,
While finding a source for acrylic lacquer is certainly becoming more difficult, it's also becoming rarer to find some one with the equipment and experience to do a good job of preparation, application, and finishing.
Because acrylic lacquer isn't a catalyzed paint it's quite a bit different to work with.
Regards,
Alan
I believe they were still using Lacquer look for post by DUB few days ago
Wes
Thanks Mate!
Originally Posted by Tooch1
All cars that left the St. Louis factory were painted with Acrylic Lacquer paint. The base coat clear coat process started with Bowling Green Production in 1982. Can't purchase Lacquer today in most states.
Tooch
Thanks Mate, Mine is a St. Louis car.
Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Yes. Acrylic lacquer.
Thanks Mike, sounds like Acrylic Lacquer wins.
Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi OZ,
While finding a source for acrylic lacquer is certainly becoming more difficult, it's also becoming rarer to find some one with the equipment and experience to do a good job of preparation, application, and finishing.
Because acrylic lacquer isn't a catalyzed paint it's quite a bit different to work with.
Regards,
Alan
Thanks Alan, if I lived near the Rock (you know what I mean), I would have a better chance of getting hit by a falling star. On the east coast where I do live Acrylic is still available however the Old School Guys are diminishing.
Originally Posted by 69Vett
I used the factory color code using Dupont Chroma base coat / clear cloat.
I was very happy with the results ! 1969 Riverside Gold !
Thanks Mate, nice stable you have and nice paint job too but I haven't mentioned my purpose for asking. Mine is a Survivor and I am only looking to touch up some life scars and need to make sure no chemical reactions take place, if you know what I mean
Mine is a Survivor and I am only looking to touch up some life scars and need to make sure no chemical reactions take place, if you know what I mean
If the car you plan on 'touching up' is the car in your avatar.....and it is a metallic paint....just take your time. Not knowing how bad the areas you plan on touching up are...sometimes it can turn out worse than if you left it alone.
If the car you plan on 'touching up' is the car in your avatar.....and it is a metallic paint....just take your time. Not knowing how bad the areas you plan on touching up are...sometimes it can turn out worse than if you left it alone.
Tinting the color will more likely be required.
DUB
Hi DUB, avatar-YES metallic-YES ... I won't be touching it myself but leave it to a professional. Unfortunately we are not able to import the touch-up that most of the dealers have.
This is the obvious one and has been there for many years according to my records. Might be why they left it as was!
The right painter...with the right equipment...and having a very good eye for color so they can tint it. This can be repaired. It may not be 100% perfect...but what you have going for you is that the damage is right on the corner of two panels....where it can be easier to 'trick' the eye due to the changes the color does due to the curves.
The color will still need to be rather close to a perfect match....and they would need to stay right on the edge and not get the blend too far away from it.
The right painter...with the right equipment...and having a very good eye for color so they can tint it. This can be repaired. It may not be 100% perfect...but what you have going for you is that the damage is right on the corner of two panels....where it can be easier to 'trick' the eye due to the changes the color does due to the curves.
The color will still need to be rather close to a perfect match....and they would need to stay right on the edge and not get the blend too far away from it.
DUB
Agree 100% ... on the look out now for The Master!
I know I would use my air brush on that if I had to and that would be tricky doing so also. Not so much of my ability to use my airbrush. I have that handled just fine. But what will happen is that due to the orifice of the air brush is so small....it actually atomizes the paint so much that it can lighten the color and make the metallics finer.
I know I would use my air brush on that if I had to and that would be tricky doing so also. Not so much of my ability to use my airbrush. I have that handled just fine. But what will happen is that due to the orifice of the air brush is so small....it actually atomizes the paint so much that it can lighten the color and make the metallics finer.
DUB
I personally think I might dab the area with something like a cotton bud and then continue over it to get the consistency. This will of course not give it a show car quality but remove the noticeable factor to a lesser degree with of course a little prep. The entire car had dried up polish and that WHITE look really stands out ... but no more!
Sounds like it may work...and if you are happy with the results...who am I to judge. I agree...gettign some paint on that area and making your eye not go right to it may be all it needs...if it pleases you.
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