The Ford Barn

Arlen · 07-04-2011, 11:23 PM

Ok. So its getting very close to time to paint my project. Its not fine point but very very close. I want to paint it as close to original as possible but not settle for a show paint that wont last in the Texas sun. That means I probably dont want to use Laquer. Whats the next closest to original? I keep hearing single stage urithane. Is that it? Most paint shops just want to do base coat / clear coat. Thats just too shiny but I know that will give me the highest quality paint job that is going to last the best. So what are you judging car guys doing?

gunmetal blue · 07-05-2011, 12:30 AM

Try tcpglobal.com they have the paint you need, and price is right.

Mike V. Florida · 07-05-2011, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gunmetal blue

Try tcpglobal.com they have the paint you need, and price is right.

I second that. They are also willing to talk to you about your choices if you want.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 07-05-2011, 04:12 AM

Have your PPG jobber look into a paint called Essential out of their DelFleet line.

IMHO, if you think you are wanting "very, very close" to fine-point quality of paint, you probably should steer clear of a collision-type body shop and find a restoration shop that understands the details akin to fine-point quality paint. If you were close by I could show you the differences but it is generally too many to try and list. Kinda like the difference between the cook at Waffle house vs. the cook at the 4-star restaurant.

RockHillWill · 07-05-2011, 06:28 AM

My vote is for the cook at the Waffle House !!! LMAO

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 07-05-2011, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RockHillWill

My vote is for the cook at the Waffle House !!! LMAO

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Elcastor · 07-05-2011, 08:45 AM

I know I am very happy with the Dupont Imron that was used on my Model A. Not sure what the judges would say, but I think it looks great!

Patrick L. · 07-05-2011, 06:31 PM

Imron, thats a thought.. I've used it on a fair number of aircraft and trucks, its easy to work with, easy to make look good, and it sure is durable..

07-04-2011, 11:23 PM	#1
Arlen Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 524	Paint Type Choices Ok. So its getting very close to time to paint my project. Its not fine point but very very close. I want to paint it as close to original as possible but not settle for a show paint that wont last in the Texas sun. That means I probably dont want to use Laquer. Whats the next closest to original? I keep hearing single stage urithane. Is that it? Most paint shops just want to do base coat / clear coat. Thats just too shiny but I know that will give me the highest quality paint job that is going to last the best. So what are you judging car guys doing? __________________ DMAFC

07-05-2011, 12:30 AM	#2
gunmetal blue Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Milford, Indiana Posts: 366	Re: Paint Type Choices Try tcpglobal.com they have the paint you need, and price is right.

07-05-2011, 04:12 AM	#4
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,972	Re: Paint Type Choices Have your PPG jobber look into a paint called Essential out of their DelFleet line. IMHO, if you think you are wanting "very, very close" to fine-point quality of paint, you probably should steer clear of a collision-type body shop and find a restoration shop that understands the details akin to fine-point quality paint. If you were close by I could show you the differences but it is generally too many to try and list. Kinda like the difference between the cook at Waffle house vs. the cook at the 4-star restaurant. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

07-05-2011, 06:28 AM	#5
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Paint Type Choices My vote is for the cook at the Waffle House !!! LMAO __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"

07-05-2011, 08:45 AM	#7
Elcastor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon and Baja Mexico Posts: 617	Re: Paint Type Choices I know I am very happy with the Dupont Imron that was used on my Model A. Not sure what the judges would say, but I think it looks great! __________________ Ben Purkey Mexico and the Pacific NW http://www.martin-parry.com/

07-05-2011, 06:31 PM	#8
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Paint Type Choices Imron, thats a thought.. I've used it on a fair number of aircraft and trucks, its easy to work with, easy to make look good, and it sure is durable..