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| | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 | What is the best paint system for painting wheels? Single stage or 2 stage. I can see advantages to both. What has everyone else have success with?
52 Chevy 1/2 ton - work in progress 65 Mustang coupe - work not in progress  67 Mustang GT convertibile 67 Camaro RS/SS We are now even with fords and chevys. Now i need a mopar. Hahahahahahahahaha
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | I use single stage myself. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 | that is what i thought as well.
52 Chevy 1/2 ton - work in progress 65 Mustang coupe - work not in progress 67 Mustang GT convertibile 67 Camaro RS/SS We are now even with fords and chevys. Now i need a mopar. Hahahahahahahahaha
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
What paint system will you be using to paint your truck; and, why?
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 | I plan on using a base clear system in original colors but not original color combinations so to speak. (52 and doing a two tone versus a single color) I think the base/clear combination allows for more depth in the paint. I have a camaro that has a single stage enamel and it does shine but i think that it is not as nice as a base/clear. I think single stages are nice for DIY since i think they are more forgiving. I think there are advantages and disadvatages to both singe and 2 stage paints. The reason i ask abuot the wheels. I think the wheels are more likely to have more wear than paing on the body. Especially with heat and the people at the tire place mounting the wheels.
52 Chevy 1/2 ton - work in progress 65 Mustang coupe - work not in progress 67 Mustang GT convertibile 67 Camaro RS/SS We are now even with fords and chevys. Now i need a mopar. Hahahahahahahahaha
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
Epoxy primer to seal and minimize rust from chips?
Whatever top coat that is easiest for you to spot repair blemishes/chips?
I'd use single-stage two-part urethane top-coat for durability (and the ability to get a good shine from color buffing/polishing). This would be no more complex (but might be more expensive) than top-coating (spot repairing) using a hardener with a single-stage one-part acrylic enamel.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 502 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 502 | You didn't say what ur colors are.
If it's a solid I'd go with what u want. If it's a metallic color I'd go with B/C for the best result.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 | I did mention that I was going to use original colors. Lol
52 Chevy 1/2 ton - work in progress 65 Mustang coupe - work not in progress 67 Mustang GT convertibile 67 Camaro RS/SS We are now even with fords and chevys. Now i need a mopar. Hahahahahahahahaha
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 368 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 368 | How about powder coating ? I'm into Harleys also......I've had many a part including frames powder coated with great success and wear.
They now have tons of colors.. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 | Pc could be an option but was really hoping to have the wheels match the main body color.
52 Chevy 1/2 ton - work in progress 65 Mustang coupe - work not in progress 67 Mustang GT convertibile 67 Camaro RS/SS We are now even with fords and chevys. Now i need a mopar. Hahahahahahahahaha
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