Just wondering what brand of paint everyone is spraying on their rides. There's a few really cheap tcpglobal kits that provide 2 gallons of base coat (after reducer), 1.25 gallons of clear (including clear hardener), and 5 paint strainers for about $200 plus s/h. Is there a large difference in durability with different brands? Has anyone tried spraying the tcpglobal paint yet? I believe their brand is labeled "restoration shop"

 

I use BASF RM Diamont on my cars, which is my favorite. But Ive also sprayed PPG, Chromabase, Nason, Limco, Sherwin Williams. The most durable is urethane based paint which is the most widely used now. The big difference between the different brands is the number of tints the paint system has. A lower end paint will have less tints then a higher end paint, which is harder to color match.

 

i have a ? how many coats r u suppose to put

 

I've used TCPglobal's restoration line of paints. I was able to get full coverage in two coats with a single stage urethane. I liked the paint. They have a chart on their website that you can use to cross compare the paint with other brands. I'm going to be getting my paint for my car now, from their Kustom shop line of paints. Overall, I like them.

For above:
The amount of coats should really only be, paint it until full coverage. Most of the newer custom paints brag that they can get full coverage in two coats. Time is money in the auto body industry, and the fewer coats the better. Plus, it's just supposed to be covering the surface, not built up as a thick layer.

 

i agree with egyer...

also your paint is likely to to crack if you apply too many coats of base
the TDS (manual) from the paint manufacturer of the products you buy, tells you how their product should be utilized

 

This was brought up in another thread, but wondering about the differences in single stage urethane vs bc/cc. I could've sworn the single stage urethane was harder to spray or at least look good in the results. Is there a reason why one would be easier to spray than the other? The single stage seems a bit simpler to spray. Good to know about the number of layers that should be applied. I recall Earl Scheib promising about 5 layers of basecoat with an integrated clear coat (single stage?) for over $1k.

So I'm assuming touch up will be hell if we ever wanted to touch up key scratches on a cheaply painted car. I always thought manufacturers use same materials for urethane paint.

 

where did you find this kit at anyways...

 

They sell it cheaper on ebay than they do on their website. If you type in urethane paint in ebay, there should be a general listing for 144 different colors including the metallics.

 

I noticed that too - $179 on ebay, $239 on their site?

What gives?

 

ive been looking at that site for awhile now and debating on trying it out. i have a friend that paint all the time so im sure he will be the one spraying though lol. i just want to know if its decent quality. i have read on a few other sites that people like the stuff and for the price you really cant beat it. not like im looking to keep the car forever.

 

i have sprayed ppg, omni, diamont, the list goes on

my favorite is Standox

 

PPG and PPG envirobase

 

My cars getting sprayed with Sikkens right now. Thats all who's painting my car will use. Ive seen most of the car's hes sprayed with it and they all are FLAWLESS. I know it has to do alot with the painter, but he lives by it and I know alot of people use it when wanting a high end job.