A few paint cost questions and opinions wanted
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04/28/12 01:28 PM
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Hey all, Ive got my 69 Coronet just about down to a shell. Doors, fenders, suspension, etc. off. Just need to do a little interior removal.
Im taking it down to bare metal and going to repair the usual cancer spots (lower quarters, rear window channel, trunk). I was planning on going PPG Deltron line and Im just getting my list together and checking on pricing. Here is what I have so far.
Gal DP40 and 2 quarts catalyst Gal K36 and 1 quart hardner Gal DCC (acrylic urethane SS), hardner, and gal reducer
At my local carquest, this comes to just under 1200. Btw, DCC is F6.
Im just curious if that figure sound in the ballpark to u guys. I cant find many other PPG dealers around me except for carquest, but if u guys think that price is thru the roof, Id be willing to take a drive to save on cost.
Btw, please dont suggest going to a cheaper version like the Omni or Dupont Nason. I was considering this but I think its retarded to do all that work and skimp on the paint.
Just looking to see if the price for materials listed seems ok to those of u who are familiar and have used them.
Thnx alot and let me fnow if there is any other info u need.
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Re: A few paint cost questions and opinions wanted
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04/28/12 01:51 PM
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I would make one suggestion, if you were doing a solid color I 100% support using single stage but since your using a Metallic I strongly suggest using a base/clear system... You can't color sand a single stage metallic paint job without risking getting into the metallic... If you get into the metallic your opening a big can of worms...
Very True! I would not paint any car in a SS Metallic.
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Re: A few paint cost questions and opinions wanted
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04/28/12 02:26 PM
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OK we need to clarify what F6 your referring to... 69 F6 which is what I assumed you meant or 70 FJ6 which is non-metallic...
69 F6
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Re: A few paint cost questions and opinions wanted
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04/28/12 02:30 PM
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Choices that are not metallic... Follow this link, if it sez Poly in the color name it's metallic.. Oh and Rallye Green doesn't say Poly but it too is metallic.... FWIW I love F6 green & I would do the base/clear.... I know it's more money, If your concerned about it looking to deep/ shiny let your painter known your concerns, he can tone down the bling... http://www.tcpglobal.com/aclchip.aspx?image=1969-dodge-pg01.jpg
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Re: A few paint cost questions and opinions wanted
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04/28/12 02:42 PM
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Ok, thnx for clearing that up. Its definitely the 69 color. Well....shoot....that changes things. New game plan. Either change to BC/CC or change color. I wanted to stick with SS cuz Im new at shooting and Ive heard SS is easier to fix mistakes. Thnx for the help. Decisions...decisions....decisions.
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Re: A few paint cost questions and opinions wanted
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04/28/12 02:53 PM
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I've been using Dupont Nason for quite a few years now and it's hard to beat the price. I bought a gallon with activator, reducer and a gallon of clear/activator for under 350 locally. And yes people say it's cheap, so it must be junk. I find it covers well and the clear is good too. Unlike Omni, which seems watered down and doesn't cover as well when using their base coats, but omni clear is good. I use it 90% of the time, it matches factory colors very well too. And it's not going to fade in a year or two like other cheap paints.
If your doing it yourself and not a pro, first I would do base/clear. Unless you spray the base way too heavy, it's hard to mess up. A metallic in single stage is definetly not easy to get right. Base/clear, it makes no real difference if it's a solid color or metallic. You could get some variation in the metallic if you didn't spray the entire body at once together, but even then they usually turn out fine. I also wouldn't spent over 1k if your new to painting, because if you mess up its going to cost a lot more to fix.
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Re: A few paint cost questions and opinions wanted
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04/28/12 11:09 PM
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70 FJ6
Beautifull car and scenery.....
Looks like a foundation started in the back there
Stuff dreams are made of........
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Re: A few paint cost questions and opinions wanted
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04/28/12 11:33 PM
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I'm still wet behind the ears on painting, but for a metallic, and the 69 color IS mettalic, I have been told many times to do the base/clear. You can use a cheaper base coat, but get GOOD clear. It will lay down better, be longer lasting and has the UV protection to keep the base looking good. Since you are doing a full on deal, you can try the single stage underhood and underneath to see if you can shoot metallic, but those areas are a booger to scuff and reshoot! As for price, the internet will show you all sorts of places selling the same products. You can price compare from your home. I would really consider purchasing locally though. They will be able to offer expert guidence, be more responsive to your needs and may be able to get you a package deal for all your needs. Paint is a lot more than the wet stuff at the end.
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Re: A few paint cost questions and opinions wanted
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04/29/12 10:52 PM
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Don't forget mask or respirator mixing cups and sticks (usually thrown in) fish eye masking paper and tape prep sol and laquer thinner to clean stuff Gloves and suit are nice too plus all the body supplies!
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