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| | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 66 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 66 | Has anyone used restoration shop products. how do they stand up to the bigger name brands. do they cover good. I want to get some swifts red for my truck any input is thankful, Glen | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | It would seem not... When I asked about it on a paint forum it had a less than enthusiastic response.
Give me ambiguity
or give me something else
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 66 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 66 | | | | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 | Red is a semi-translucent paint as it is, and typically your cheaper paints will have less pigment in them, thus requiring more coats for coverage. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | If you are looking for a good low cost enamel paint, try Van Sickle Paints. My Dad has used them on several old tractor restorations over the years, it holds up real well. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | I'll second that Whitedog. Made in the USA too. that is the paint I used for my truck. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 66 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 66 | thanks guys I'll look into them | | |
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