VW Beetle single stage paint

[nick135]

I have a 1965 vw beetle that I want to paint my self and I want to find the best single stage paint, primer and what ever else you need for painting. Best bang for your buck I have heard a lot about ppg concept but I see they no longer make it are there any paints out there comparable to ppg concept single stage paint. Paint needs to be strong it's for a daily driver also I m starting from bear metal if that makes a difference

[buguy]

PPG has a paint line called Shop Line that i have used with good results. You could also use the Dupont Nason line. Both will work fine. Single stage wont be as strong as a base/clear though.

[offshores]

I've been using 5 Star Xtreme primer which can be sprayed on bare metal. It can be used as regular primer, high build or a sealer depending on how you mix it. I bought my last 2 gallon kits on Ebay for just under $100 shipped. Comes with Gallon of white, grey or black primer and activator. You need to get reducer. I have one 65 Bug fully primed in it and another 65 that's 50% primed. I'm also painting both myself in single stage and recently tried PPG Delfleet and also the Omni line. Both will work for my needs and budget, but I'll more than likely use Omni. The Delfleet dries slower, but is a bit more durable.

[nick135]

Can you find oem colors from these companies also which paint is easier to work with single stage or bc/cc this would by my first paint job and I want to find a paint that's hard to mess up

[jspbtown]

Any paint is easy to mess up.

[nick135]

That's what I have heard but the guy at the paint shop said that single stage is easier to work with . Also what do you guys think about the Nason paint line of single stage urethane

[nick135]

What are the layers of paint products in order . What order do you put epoxy primer ,sealer ,2k primer ,base and clear is that the correct order . Also did I miss something?

[Envious]

Nason single stage shot in my garage.

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[jspbtown]

[offshores]

If it's a daily driver, just prime and paint it with single stage. If you live in California, all the advice you hear about epoxy can be shit canned unless you have a way to get it from another state.

[wcfvw69]

For a garage paint job, single stage is a good way to go. Unless you build a terrific garage paint booth, having to apply sealer, base coats and +clear coats can really enhance your ability to get lots of dust and dirt in the wet paint. I agree that a base/clear is more durable. I also think single stage looks better on classic VW's vs. base/clear coat.

I used PPG concept at $500 a gallon w/reducer and hardeners. I was under whelmed by it. I had a few runs in the paint and when I flattened them down, it discolored the paint and required a re-spray of the affected panels.

Many folks get terrific results from the less expensive paint lines already mentioned, especially on a daily driver.
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[nick135]

Thanks for the replies I think I will go with the Nason single stage paint with some of their clear mixed in any recommendations for epoxy primer

[wcfvw69]

[jspbtown]

Yes!

Follow the flash instructions VERY carefully when using epoxy.

That's one of the nice things about using a high build.... other than getting very straight panels. It kind of gives you a break between primer and base since you have to sand.

[nick135]

while we are talking about paint any suggestions for the wheel wells and inner fenders . i have heard that bed liner works well and i was thinking about the U-pol products black bed liner.

[jspbtown]

I personally like Herculiner. Easy to apply. Looks good. And seems pretty durable. And not that expensive either.

[nick135]

Okay I need some more help I have completely stripped the beetle with paint stripper and I need some recommendations for epoxy primer also I'm going with the single stage Nason paint but I have read their primer is poor quality so what brand do you guys recommend

[jspbtown]

Kirker Epoxy. Inexpensive. Easy to mix ands spray.

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