75 CF PAINT

[THRILLS]

HEY GUYS - DOES ANYONE KNOW IF YOU CAN BUY ENAMEL PAINT? HEARD THAT IF YOU PAINT OVER IT WITH REGULAR PAINT IT GOES MENTAL? IS THIS TRUE? WERE ALL BEDFORD'S FROM THE 75 ERA ENAMEL? THANKS

[Marishka]

yep it frys up like a beatch, its ok if u like wrinkle finnish.
do a little test .
 

[THRILLS]

Thanks for the info! MTY

[THRILLS]

Can you recommend a paint? Can you get touch up spray cans in enamel? Thanks 

[Marishka]

i take it your talking about air dry enamel?


i always use 2pac when i paint things,
each to their own though, ive got mates that still swear by acrilic,

take a sample of the colour to a car parts place that mixes paint and see if they can mix you some n put it in 1 of those pressure pack cans.
ask if they can mix enamel.

[THRILLS]

Great thanks for the help...

[Dano]

thrills, if you give it a good rub back say 400grit then from there stick to the same paint system( products from primer to clear) start with a good primer SEALER, two coats, rub back with 600 wet/dry (wet) then you can paint  and clear (2k)  or use acrylic, wich ever way you want to go. But a good primer SEALER is the key.... use a reputable paint shop and let them know what your trying to achieve ..... Dano

[Hobbit]

Hey Thrills,...for D.I.Y., Acrylic Lacquer (cellulose) is probably a good choice.
Acrylic is the easiest to work with. Best for the beginner, very forgiving. It requires
more coats but you'll have less hassles. Proper prep procedures should give a good
key, providing the existing paint is sound.

Spraying 2-pack requires lots of precautions and safety gear. Better left to the pros.

Enamel is better for fiddly bits, engine parts etc. To use general purpose spraying-
enamel on the body, will most likely guarantee runs and sags.
I would prefer to use it on the front wrought iron front fence.