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| | | | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 141 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 141 | hello to all got question on types of paint.I need a cheap,but good paint to do my 52 now that weather has got a little better ,I can start on blasting,priming ,body work but need suggestions on type to use can anyone help?b-t-w it's gonna be copper metallic  | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | Never use metallic paint for your first job, solid colors are much easier to apply correctly. You may want to consider applying the primer and paying someone to paint the color if you want a stunning paint job.
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A lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 141 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 141 | 4onthefloor someone else is painting and does very,very good job but not too keen on types (base coats,acyrllic etc.)he's just one of those good ol'boys thats gifted with a spray gun.so I need some help thanks | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | round here I think acrylic enamel is cheapest, and it does fine if yer not buildin a trailer queen
Bill | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | In that case pay a visit to an automotive paint supplier and ask them about it, tell them what you want, get price quotes, and decide yourself. They will want you to use a certain primer, paint, reducer, etc. They need to all be compatible. Follow their advice.
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A lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 | Sound advice. But, don't go on the weekend. I went to a big professional place and their weekend counter help was high school age and knew less than I did. They had no idea what I wanted to do or what to use. Go back during the week and talk to the guys that know.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 141 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 141 | THANKS 2 ALL I'LL CHECK LOCAL PAINT SHOP AND C THANKS | | |
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