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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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Default need some help with PPG selection

im trying to decide if i should use PPG shopline ($190) or PPG Concept ($290)

im repainting the whole exterior of the car would like to know which paint looks better and last long, if you have used any of the two can you post up how they look thanks.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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PPG (**** Poor Gloss) :p

What part numbers are you comparing? DCU2021 isn't bad... I've done some stuff in that but its more money than its worth IMO
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Default Re: need some help with PPG selection

what PPG is the shitz son, i like dupont chroma but i gotta ball on a budget for now .

heres what i got for $293 DCCH, DCX61, DT870 (this is for PPG Concept)
heres what i got for $190 JAUD, JH6680, DT870 (this is for PPG Shopline)
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 05:30 AM
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Default Re: need some help with PPG selection

Originally Posted by integrapunk67
PPG (**** Poor Gloss) :p

What part numbers are you comparing? DCU2021 isn't bad... I've done some stuff in that but its more money than its worth IMO
Stop Hating kid
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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Default Re: need some help with PPG selection

Nvr had problems with shopline. Fuc dupont i hate dupont they cant color match for shiz
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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Default Re: need some help with PPG selection

me and many others i've seen get great paintjobs from the cheapest to the most expensive paint..if you suck at painting...the most expensive paint can't help you
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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Default Re: need some help with PPG selection

ok thanks guys i may give the shopline a try
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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Default Re: need some help with PPG selection

I use shopline base when I can and just use a good clear over the top
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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Default Re: need some help with PPG selection

shopline is a base/clear system why are you spraying extra clear over it ???
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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Default Re: need some help with PPG selection

Originally Posted by precisionsc54
I use shopline base when I can and just use a good clear over the top
I said I use Shopline base then spray a higher end clear. I like to use a higher end clear for better flowout and buffing reasons
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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Default Re: need some help with PPG selection

ooooh ok cool what clear are you using ?
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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haha Id rather not say lol
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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what why not ?
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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Its not PPG clear thats why
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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Default Re: need some help with PPG selection

would like to see more shopline paint jobs
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