Go Back   The Ford Barn > General Discussion > Model A (1928-31)

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-16-2018, 08:29 AM   #1
firerod
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Lakewood, CO
Posts: 413
Default Paint advice

I am going to paint my roadster and looking for paint advice. I bought TCP acrylic lacquer in Andalusite Blue and painted the dash. This was my first time with lacquer and it seems like it wont be very durable. I am now thinking of using acrylic enamel instead, I would like to stay away from urethane. Any advice on paint types or brands would be appreciated.
firerod is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-16-2018, 09:25 AM   #2
mike657894
Senior Member
 
mike657894's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Bay City Michigan
Posts: 1,050
Default Re: Paint advice

acrylic enamel in my exp chips terribly but will deal with sunlight ok.
mike657894 is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Old 09-16-2018, 09:52 AM   #3
duke36
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,414
Default Re: Paint advice

Good question. Looking to see other's opinions. At least, it appears you're considering a single stage paint which has the color all the way thru, no clear top coat. Acrylic enamel may need a spray booth or good dust free area because it cures slower than acry. lacquer. Also, in many states, one can't buy lacquer or acry. enamel. I've used TCP's restoration line with OK results, but get extra paint for touch up, etc. I've used acry enamel for wheels, which can be touched up and blended easily with an air brush.

Last edited by duke36; 09-16-2018 at 10:07 AM.
duke36 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-16-2018, 10:14 AM   #4
24ruxstel1339
Senior Member
 
24ruxstel1339's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: N.E.Ohio
Posts: 116
Default Re: Paint advice

Lacquer is very hard and brittle, anything without a hardener is more easily chipped.
Any paint with a hardener is slow to dry and has to be done in a clean environment and you need to wear the proper protection. And you have to know what you're doing when spraying, it's a fine line between a nice gloss and a run.

What's underneath the paint is as important as the paint...
24ruxstel1339 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-16-2018, 10:56 AM   #5
Dick Steinkamp
Senior Member
 
Dick Steinkamp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Bellingham, WA
Posts: 1,163
Default Re: Paint advice

What is it about acrylic lacquer that you feel makes it not very durable? It was used on cars for years. Certainly not as durable as the modern paints, but plenty durable enough for our relatively lightly used and garaged As. It goes on easily and is very forgiving if you make some errors in the application or get dust/bugs in it.

What is it about urethane that makes you want to stay away from it?

Asking for advice on paint types and brands is like asking for advice on which oil to use.
__________________
All steel from pedal to wheel
Dick Steinkamp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-16-2018, 11:10 AM   #6
hazelhoff
Senior Member
 
hazelhoff's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: The Netherlands
Posts: 387
Default Re: Paint advice

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
I have had PPG regenerate the laquer formulas for andalusite blue etc. In 2K. Perfect job they did. I still have the formulas available for anybody interested.

By the way, andalusite blue is exactly like Mercedes Midnight Blue. Germans are like Japanese were in the old days ... Copy everything !
hazelhoff is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-16-2018, 06:21 PM   #7
mhsprecher
Senior Member
 
mhsprecher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Takoma Park, MD
Posts: 2,811
Default Re: Paint advice

I just attended Ken Ehrenhofer's paint seminar at Gilmore last week. Lacquer is hard to get, is brittle and doesn't have as much UV protection, according to him.
mhsprecher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-17-2018, 07:16 AM   #8
firerod
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Lakewood, CO
Posts: 413
Default Re: Paint advice

The reason I am a little skeptical is how easy it chipped in a couple spots.
firerod is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-17-2018, 08:00 AM   #9
Bob Bidonde
Senior Member
 
Bob Bidonde's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 3,432
Default Re: Paint advice

My 190A was painted using DuPont's Nason single stage urethane. Urethane over an epoxy primer is perhaps the most durable paint on the planet.


Once cured, the urethane has a wet look shine and very little orange peel, so it does not need color sanding.

I think Ford's colors are not something I would spend thousands of dollars for, so I did it my way. Please don't criticize my color choices.


Tips:
> Forget about using a clear coat because it scratches easily and complicates touch-ups;
> Paint the lower body color first, so that all upper body color seams point downward;
> Test fit all of the body panels to assure there is no need to do fitting after the paint is applied. This is especially true of the fenders and running board aprons.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 2014-04(4).jpg (91.1 KB, 29 views)
File Type: jpg 2014-07(4) Paint By Tom Murphy.jpg (66.7 KB, 33 views)
__________________
Bob Bidonde

Last edited by Bob Bidonde; 09-17-2018 at 08:09 AM.
Bob Bidonde is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:04 AM.