I ran a test today on the paint which I got from my PPG dealer. They told me it was only available in the Omni line, but I've used the Omni line before and found no issues. It's Acrylic urethane 2k.
Not wanting to ruin the inside of my cab I started with some trim pieces. Here's what I found.
It's definitely a beautiful color, pretty dark and much more graphite than brown with a lot of very, very fine silver metallic. The color is quite neutral and won't clash with most colors you could use to paint the exterior. I would definitely not call it a flat or satin finish, not startling glossy but more glossy than satin.
I used a DeVilbiss Starting Line detail gun with a 1.0 mm tip, the same gun I use for all my small jobs. That's when the fun started.
The paint is VERY thin and translucent. The first parts I sprayed were the door hinge access panels. Expecing to apply a tack coat and follow up with a wet coat I discovered that you MUST apply this paint in several light coats otherwise it's just going to puddle on you like
THIS. Needless to say those parts will have to be sanded and repainted.
Then I adjusted my technique and painted the trim panels that go on each side of the bottom of the seat frame. Holding the gun a good foot away I misted on about four light coats and got an excellent finish. By applying the paint in several light coats the metallic doesn't sink to the bottom and the finish is smooth and even. I found it flowed out very nice with no dry rough areas.
For all the paint pros out there, forgive me if this is common knowledge. I just wanted to share yet another of my "beginner's experiences" in the hopes it may be of some use to others like me.
