Paint Question

[1red87]

Has anyone used that new premixed paint from Dupli-color:

I haven't herd much about it. It is a lacquer system that requires no mixing or reducing just open and spray. Primer, base, then clear. Its really inexpensive and they have a fair amount of color choices and even a metallic clear coat.

The price is what I liked. I can paint my whole car for about 250$. But if its junk I don't want to waste the money. My biggest concern is using it on flexible parts such as urethane bumpers and plastic molding. I have to e-mail Dupli-color about adding flexor to the product. If anyone has tried this I would like your input. I'm not much of a painter. I have never sprayed base/clear before, but I hear its easier then Acrylic Enamel which I've sprayed a lot of. Thanks guys!

 

[1red87]

If no one has tried it i guess I'll be guinea pig and give it a shot. After words I'll post a full review on the paint system. I'm thinking of changing the color to performance blue metallic. I'm just about ready to spray the interior of the car after welding up the floor pans and sub-frame connectors so that might be the place to try first then move to the outside.

 

[lmj001]

have tryed it didnt like it very much you can use the primer and basecoat but i would go with a better clear coat you can get omni paint made by ppg that is a 1step paint system clear and paint are mixed mtx is the product code you can get a gal. fore around 200.00 and primer fore like 80.00 so 280.00 total fore a paint job not bad good luck

 

[RideThePony2004]

good luck man...make sure you update us with plenty of pics too

 

[94Gt5.0]

I wouldnt use laquer, its a very old school setup imo. Ive sprayed singel stage and base/clear, and the base clear hands down is the way to go. Its easier to upkeep, and will last longer if taken care of. Laquer is often prone to cracking over the years. Cheaping out on bodywork is NOT a good idea at all. It is definately one of those "you get what you pay for" type things. Prices will range obviously as you go from color to color, metallics, pearls($$), etc etc. Good luck with everything man!

 

[lmj001]

laquer is the way to go just gave a option to the cheaper paints dupla color makes a good basecoat but there clear sucks fogs up after a few days would spend a little extra on a good clear coat

 

[94Gt5.0]

Money spent on clear is money well spent. It can make or break the paintjob. Plus, some are easier to wetsand/buff than others.

 

[dmustang]

I have done my own paint work and for others on this site for years and trust me when I tell you this is an area you don't want to be cheap on. If your looking to just throw something one the car and don't care then yes this might be the way to go.
If your looking for a deal on decent paint for your car come see me and I will set you up but I would save up a little and do it right if I was you!!

 

[94Gt5.0]

I have done my own paint work and for others on this site for years and trust me when I tell you this is an area you don't want to be cheap on. If your looking to just throw something one the car and don't care then yes this might be the way to go.
If your looking for a deal on decent paint for your car come see me and I will set you up but I would save up a little and do it right if I was you!!

Yup ^^

Costs more to do it 2X than once the right way.

 

[1red87]

I agree with you all on you get what you pay for especially with paint. The reason I pulled the question is because I had seen the product in question praised on Hot Rod TV. They were classifying it as the next best thing since sliced bread. I was almost sure they get paid to say that, just wanted to verify. Sounds like House of Color for me. Thanks guys. But maybe I'll paint my lawn mower with it! That could make a good review! LOL Thanks again.

 

[1990_LX]

I agree with you all on you get what you pay for especially with paint. The reason I pulled the question is because I had seen the product in question praised on Hot Rod TV. They were classifying it as the next best thing since sliced bread. I was almost sure they get paid to say that, just wanted to verify. Sounds like House of Color for me. Thanks guys. But maybe I'll paint my lawn mower with it! That could make a good review! LOL Thanks again.

Of coarse they aren't going to talk crap about it when they're getting paid.:smash:

 

[88Notch]

Read this post from corral.. Check this guys paint job out on post 103.. nothing out shines it.. sick!
http://forums.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1041313&highlight=paint+jobs

 

[1red87]

Read this post from corral.. Check this guys paint job out on post 103.. nothing out shines it.. sick!
http://forums.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1041313&highlight=paint+jobs

That is a sick painter. They did one hell of a job! It was even done outside to boot. I can only hope that my car turns out half that good. Finally decided on what paint I'm going to use the Crossfire Paint system from NAPA. I've used there Acrylic Enamel in the past and they now have a complete line of base/clear coat. So now I can get the exact color I want. Its going to be Grabber Blue Metallic with the lower half of the car going to Silver Frost Metallic. Painting a set of Turbine Wheels to Match the lower portion of the car. Sliver Frost on the Inside and polished flat surfaces. I've got a lot of body work to do first though! So NAPA lightweight body filler, spot putty, and filler primer will be on hand. Anything that can be unbolted underneath the car is going to the powder coater to be coated black or blue if I can get a close match. Once I get the tubular K-member ordered its on like Donkey Kong! Thanks for all your guys input and help! Yall Awesome! Pics will be post as I progress in my album.

 

[94Gt5.0]

That is a sick painter. They did one hell of a job! It was even done outside to boot. I can only hope that my car turns out half that good. Finally decided on what paint I'm going to use the Crossfire Paint system from NAPA. I've used there Acrylic Enamel in the past and they now have a complete line of base/clear coat. So now I can get the exact color I want. Its going to be Grabber Blue Metallic with the lower half of the car going to Silver Frost Metallic. Painting a set of Turbine Wheels to Match the lower portion of the car. Sliver Frost on the Inside and polished flat surfaces. I've got a lot of body work to do first though! So NAPA lightweight body filler, spot putty, and filler primer will be on hand. Anything that can be unbolted underneath the car is going to the powder coater to be coated black or blue if I can get a close match. Once I get the tubular K-member ordered its on like Donkey Kong! Thanks for all your guys input and help! Yall Awesome! Pics will be post as I progress in my album.

Nice man, should look killer! Just my opinion, but get some ICING for the final spot putty/filler. Sands wicked easy, and you will love it!

 

[1red87]

Ive heard of that Iceing putty. It uses a hardner correct?