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Originally Posted by Nathan Clark
very good, you answered all my concerns. One last thing, do you have any recommendations on brands to use and ones to steer clear from?
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Nathan,
Thats where I wont be of much help, Im afraid.
I was a spraypainter many years ago, but have only really had recent evperience with one type of paint, Protec Barrier, in a pre mixed color, camoflage green. It would not be an authentic color for your carrier.
Broadening back to Protec brand, I am impressed with the performance of this paint, or at least the "Barrier" variant. Well, take a look at post no. 96 on this page:
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...t=15575&page=4
I have used spies hecker and glasurit (? spelling) brands in the distant past. Both are two component paints (you add hardener) and are very good brands, but, and theres always a but, they are not easy to spray. So, I guess thats a long way of saying my experience is somewhat limited. Others may be able to offer greater insight to other brands.
Personally, I would only use a two pack type of paint, for its added durability, resistance to fuel and lubricants, and quick drying. I must add that other brand drying time may vary from my experience with the Barrier from Protec, though as a rule of thumb, any of the two pack paints will dry much quicker than enamels. I wouldnt even consider using acrylic paint. Not very durable, that stuff. Easily damaged and it 'sinks back', meaning as the solvents dry over a period of days to weeks, any surface imperfections will become more evident, even on flat paints.
Find a good and friendly local automotive paint shop, then tell them what you are restoring. When they know exactly what you need your paint to do (and look like) they will be your best source of information & advice. Never be afraid to ask questions, even of you think it may be a dumb question. It may be more important than you first think.