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painting
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:37 pm
by tonner
Hello,
I am just putting the finishing touches on a repaired fiberglass cowling for a super rebel. Can anyone recommend a good paint system to use. I am familiar with only the Imron system, but do not want to dish out the $500 a gallon. OR, Does anyone know of a cheaper source for the Imron.
Appriciate any advice,
Thanks
Tom Tonner
Re: painting
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:59 pm
by tedwaltman
I use PPG Concept (acrylic urethane) on both aluminum and fiberglass with good results. Expense depends on color--red is the most expensive by far.
http://www.tcpglobal.com/docs/ppgdccp.pdf
Ted Waltman
Re: painting
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:44 pm
by Jerry Folkerts
Tom,
There are thousands of threads on the Vans Air Force site about painting. Ted's recommendation for 1 part base/clear PPG is a good one.
Jerry Folkerts
Re: painting
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:01 pm
by cfeubanks
Tom
I don't think there are any good inexpensive paints out there anymore. Thanks to our goverments and their EPA. I have been using a good automotive paint called "Nason" which is owned by DuPoint. Colors runs between $40 - $60 Quart.
Charlie E.
Re: painting
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:50 pm
by Elite583
cfeubanks wrote:Tom
I don't think there are any good inexpensive paints out there anymore. Thanks to our goverments and their EPA. I have been using a good automotive paint called "Nason" which is owned by DuPoint. Colors runs between $40 - $60 Quart.
Charlie E.
I'll second what Charlie said, I do some automotive paint now and then and I've found the Nason base/clear works very well. I wouldn't go back to a single stage, the clear just does such a great job and if you're really fussy it can be wet sanded and buffed to remove any imperfections.
Dave