mblaney
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No specific forum for refinishing so thought I would post here where all the good guys hang out
I am getting ready to refinish my truck. I have experience with Dupont acrylic enamel - I have painted vehicles before and I know what needs to be done for general prep. My questions are more for advice about the newer products - I do have the choice of buying acrylic enamel from the States but maybe you guys can offer some good advice here.
Truck condition: Original paint. A few very small dents (kids bike ) - some 'factory' dimples that I will fix. One small rusty spot on the surface only. My plan is to repair the dents (1/2 hour job) and the rust spot; wet sand and spray (generalizing). My questions are:
1. I will need to prime the rust repair. I don't like rattle cans but I don't want to buy a liter (quart ) of real primer for such a small spot. I would prefer not to prime the whole vehicle. Any good rattle cans for this? I don't want some cheap stuff that is lifted by the top coat.
2. Are there any recommendations for paint type? I know acrylic enamel but if I have to switch to a lower VOC or waterborne product I am not sure where to start. I prefer a single stage paint (no clear coat).
3. Paint supplier?
3. Based on #2 - paint gun recommendations. I have a quality Devilbiss high pressure automotive gun but I don't think that will work for some newer paints.
The truck will be refinished in that awesome blue.
I am getting ready to refinish my truck. I have experience with Dupont acrylic enamel - I have painted vehicles before and I know what needs to be done for general prep. My questions are more for advice about the newer products - I do have the choice of buying acrylic enamel from the States but maybe you guys can offer some good advice here.
Truck condition: Original paint. A few very small dents (kids bike ) - some 'factory' dimples that I will fix. One small rusty spot on the surface only. My plan is to repair the dents (1/2 hour job) and the rust spot; wet sand and spray (generalizing). My questions are:
1. I will need to prime the rust repair. I don't like rattle cans but I don't want to buy a liter (quart ) of real primer for such a small spot. I would prefer not to prime the whole vehicle. Any good rattle cans for this? I don't want some cheap stuff that is lifted by the top coat.
2. Are there any recommendations for paint type? I know acrylic enamel but if I have to switch to a lower VOC or waterborne product I am not sure where to start. I prefer a single stage paint (no clear coat).
3. Paint supplier?
3. Based on #2 - paint gun recommendations. I have a quality Devilbiss high pressure automotive gun but I don't think that will work for some newer paints.
The truck will be refinished in that awesome blue.