Hey Lynngrove - here is what I am using
SPI epoxy on all bare metal that will sit for some period of time. Can be set outside as well. Internet purchase (plan ahead!) $180 for 2 sprayable gallons, white, black or gray.
Tamco DTM Primer $84 (autobody101 dot com) for 1.25 sprayable gallons. Internet purchase so plan ahead. GOOD STUFF!
My local jobber sells Wanda paint. Also good stuff. Not yet well known but very good coverage. The pricing reflects the fact that they have zero customer service on the phone. There is a supplier east of you. I am trying base coat/clear coat this time for my two trucks. Not as original looking as single stage but heck, the stuff looks like you could dive into it. I paid $300 for a gallon of paint and a gallon of reducer ($268 and $14 respectively). The jobber's clear I chose is Matrix Universal. $135 for a gallon and I will use the reducer I already have to make 1.25 sprayable gallons.
I have done about 10 trucks for the old neighbor behind me and he uses Napa's Martin Senour products in single stage and they are just fine as well. It really all depends on what you want to pay. You won't get better paint than PPG but I can't personally see spending that much $$$ on something that I plan on taking outside on the highway. I like to spend somewhere in the middle and try not to beat myself up over my choice.
I hope this helps in some way. Please use the modern urethanes as they are way better than enamels and lacquer.
Good Luck
Last edited by 5150scott; 03/20/2015 1:29 AM. Reason: spelled Martin wrong
