I just wanted to get feedback on this and to compare prices as well if its worth it and any input you guys have is greatly appreciated thanks

 

WTF are you talking about

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 01-0720 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">WTF are you talking about</TD></TR></TABLE>
x2

 

Airplane paint is (Enamel) very outdated.They still however apply it on vehicles Macco $300 econo paint jobs believe still do this.As far as comparing to automotive paint there's so many, urethane/waterborne/enamel/laquer.You have to specify when comparing.

 

Basically it's the same old saying you get what you pay for it may look good or even great but soon it will dull and look like dooh dooh just nut up and get nice materials I like PPG!!!

 

I heard airplane paint is very durable and lasts.. also that it is much more expensive than automobile paint.. And to include I also know of a friend who painted his car with airplane paint and its been sitting there for more than a couple years (about 5) and it still looks like it just got painted obviously im not being literal here but im not exagerating either... oh and all this time without washing the car was washed every so often.. its what i heard and well I posted to see what you guys would say.. thanks again.. a
Airplane paint for those who asked is simply paint that airplanes use and I heard its good...

 

It's Enamel paint they use on airplanes.And you heard wrong they stop using it for a reason.

 

Ok well thanks for the input and well now i know a bit more..

 

I'm an old aircraft mech / pilot and aircraft owner.

Soooooo.....

Much of this is kinda "hw much do you want to spend stuff" . Most A/C have a multi-step process that is based on urethane, although ennamel is used; but never on a real complete a/c project; unlike the "outdated comment".
The urethane is mixed with flex agents for the extreame temp changes that aircraft go through on most flights since paint needs to flex along with the underlying aircraft skin.

Poly-urethane - more expensive; harder to flow, and health concerns for most non-pro types...Enamel- cheaper , easier to work with fewer health concerns. (my opinion)

I wouldn't pick an aircraft process or paint just for the apparent extra durability. This durability often comes about only with the extensive process used in aircraft paint shops . You must understand that the aircraft process is unusual for the specific conditions , that never exist in cars.

hasta

 

Sorry dude ...

enamel is only used on touchup kinda stuff when you don't have anything else.

No reputable aircraft paint shop uses it since in the last few years urethane has become so much easier to use...

 

Ok thanks on that info.. My friends mom has a company that sells airplane parts and well at wholesale and tax free she gets a gallon of A/C paint and all the bases and the whole kit for $500. Thats at WHOLESALE!!!! and for a quart is $200.. Is that about right what do you think.. but i need to ask her now to call again to ask what kind it is like you said if its urethane and if it has flex agents as well like you mentioned.

As far as the rest your saying you wouldnt use it on a car??? IMO if I can purchase it for cheap I think its not bad.. I have a friend whos car is A/C painted 6yrs ago and it looks real good.. never been washed..I'm just getting thoughts.. thanks for your input

 

I don't know anyone painting their airplane with enamel. Where is this info coming from?!

A lot of guys I know are painting their planes with 2-stage. A lot are also using single stage. The key with painting an airplane is to keep weight down. This is why you don't spray a bunch of coats, and why a lot of guys opt for single stage.

Some guys use acrylic paints, some still go for urethanes.

One popular paint right now is Sherwin Williams Jet Glo. Not sure what paint system I will use though... Not that far along enough in the project.