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Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:15 pm

I am looking to use a more legitimate paint on my vert than rattlecans and I was wondering what the best choice was? One of my automotive buddies recommended Dupont Acrylic. I don't know if I should spend a lot of money on good paint for my first time, or just get cheap paint and ddo it again in 2-3 years?

I want to paint the entire outside, the engine bay, the dash, and the inside of the doors.

Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:38 pm

When it comes to paint, you probably want to invest in a good quality product. Dupont is very good, but there are a lot more brands that are equally effective. With the amount of labor you will be putting into prepping those areas the better quality, longer lasting paint will make you happier down the road. I personally hate doing jobs a second, or even third time. Bad paint is like a ghost that keeps coming back to haunt you :D

Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:02 pm

wbrown45 wrote: When it comes to paint, you probably want to invest in a good quality product. Dupont is very good, but there are a lot more brands that are equally effective. With the amount of labor you will be putting into prepping those areas the better quality, longer lasting paint will make you happier down the road. I personally hate doing jobs a second, or even third time. Bad paint is like a ghost that keeps coming back to haunt you :D
With this being my first time painting for real, is my learner's skill going to screw up no matter what quality paint I use, or should I still go with a relatively expensive paint? Also, is single stage Acrylic going to be an okay use of money?

Fri Aug 24, 2012 8:14 am

I'd def go BC/CC! 8)

Fri Aug 24, 2012 8:15 am

I am a novice painter (8 cars in the last 12 years) who have been using Kirker paints in the last few. They are single stage but I do clear the heavy metallics. They are very affordable. You can get them at www.authobodytoolmart.com

I don't have any "long term" history on the performance of the paint but here is a buggy I painted in 2009:

Here it is 3 years later at a show in Canada:

The guy who sent me the picture said it still looked great.

Fri Aug 24, 2012 2:22 pm

It might be a good idea to practice with a cheaper paint to get the feel of your gun, but the different brands of paint will vary in application. If you just go into it with the knowledge you might make a mistake or two you will likely be happy.
Hey, jspbtown, what is the name of that orange on the buggy you did? It is a great color, and you did a very good job!

Fri Aug 24, 2012 6:53 pm

Thanks for the kind words. It was Bright orange metallic

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/kirker-ultra-glo-a...14264.aspx

Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:51 pm

I'm kind of in the same boat. I want to paint my engine and trunk compartment. I will send the rest of the vehicle out to the pro's. Since not many will see this and I have a touch up gun, I thought I would give it a shot myself. I am looking to do this at a reasonable cost and the easiest way. I have read alot, but keep getting more confused. I was really hoping for a single stage paint. Can you guys recomend something of reasonable price and what to use, BC/CC?? jspbtown wrote: I am a novice painter (8 cars in the last 12 years) who have been using Kirker paints in the last few. They are single stage but I do clear the heavy metallics. They are very affordable. You can get them at www.authobodytoolmart.com

I don't have any "long term" history on the performance of the paint but here is a buggy I painted in 2009:

Here it is 3 years later at a show in Canada:

The guy who sent me the picture said it still looked great.

Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:54 am

Ahhhh...Kirker? They are single stage, very easy to spray, and inexpensive.