Just got laughed at by an auto body shop

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Just got laughed at by an auto body shop

Reply #45 – March 10, 2009, 07:14:51 PM

Quote from: FLSTCI71;260630

I use strictly Dupont everything, primer, sealer, base, clear, solvents, etc. I really like their Chroma/Chroma Premier line. (That's what was used on the TC in my avatar.) My guess is closer to $700-$800 for the paint materials. You really don't want to skimp on paint supplies. My $.02.

I guess everybody has there preference, I myself always had trouble when ever I used the Chroma products. PPG has always been my choice since I switched to it. But they are both good products to use, and I don't want it to sound like my choice is better. I say use what's in your budget.
I was thinking of trying House of Kolor on my car when it's done. I'm still searching for what I'm going to use myself when it's time. ;)

Just got laughed at by an auto body shop

Reply #46 – March 10, 2009, 07:22:37 PM

Quote from: daminc;260645

I guess everybody has there preference, I myself always had trouble when ever I used the Chroma products. PPG has always been my choice since I switched to it. But they are both good products to use, and I don't want it to sound like my choice is better. I say use what's in your budget.
I was thinking of trying House of Kolor on my car when it's done. I'm still searching for what I'm going to use myself when it's time.

Well said. I didn't mean to imply Dupont was the best either, it's just the brand I've had the best luck with over the last 25-30 years.

Jerry, it's funny you had trouble with Dupont. Not funny ha-ha, but funny in a bad way. I tried PPG on my wife's 71 Mach 1 (because that's what was already on it) and I had all kinds of problems with it. Obviously, it was just something I did as PPG has great paint. Anyway, my only point was don't buy . It doesn't have to be Dupont or PPG, but don't skimp. Pretend you're in a NAPA commercial and "Get the good stuff".

Just got laughed at by an auto body shop

Reply #47 – March 10, 2009, 07:33:14 PM

DuPont, PPG, or others.... but the trick is to stick with one brand for better compatibility. I'm a PPG guy myself, but then again, I got their coffee mug, sweatshirt, P-books, and tour of their facility in the twin cities....thanks to my college training. :)

Just got laughed at by an auto body shop

Reply #48 – March 10, 2009, 07:35:28 PM

I'm really liking that the Paint Shop line doesn't require any mixing, since I'm really not that experienced with properly mixing reducer and hardener.

Just got laughed at by an auto body shop

Reply #49 – March 10, 2009, 08:04:50 PM

Thats not as hard as you may think.