nate
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Post by nate on Jun 17, 2020 10:07:55 GMT -8
Hi, I'm almost ready to paint my '63 Comet. The only oil-based tint-able enamel paint I can find is Benjamin Moore 'Direct To Metal' paint. I think it's the way I am going to go. It's $70/gallon though - yikes. I guess I'd make up a little for not having to use primer. I'm looking for last-minute suggestions for other paint solutions. I am doing the trailer in white with an aqua stripe that's about 16" all the way around the camper. On a camper body that is 14' long can I get away with 2 quarts of white and one of aqua? Or should I bite the bullet on a gallon of white? I did look over some older threads - I'm hoping some light has been shed since then, specifically on the Benjamin Moore paint: www.benjaminmoore.ro/en/product/dtm-direct-to-metal-semi-gloss/ |
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Post by nccamper on Jun 17, 2020 12:52:04 GMT -8
Make sure it's direct-to-metal paint for non-ferrous metals. If not, they will sell a primer for aluminum.
I think you'll need a little more than 2 quarts of white.
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Post by kudzu on Jun 18, 2020 8:51:16 GMT -8
If you have a Sherwin Williams they 'should' have oil based paint. No idea the price but I am not surprised oil based is going up considering how little is sold. Supply and demand you know. Just an FYI for others, you might consider boat paints. Both sit in the sun and take a lot of abuse. There is a company I have not dealt with but has a great reputation and has been in business for many years. Kirby paints. kirbypaint.com/ they have a lot of other than marine paints too. |
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Post by danrhodes on Jun 18, 2020 11:27:56 GMT -8
If you're cheap, try Valspar tractor paint which you can get from Amazon. Good stuff, sticks great with no primer and lasts a long time without fading.
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Post by turbodaddy on Jun 19, 2020 3:14:57 GMT -8
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Post by wisconsinjoe on Jun 22, 2020 18:52:31 GMT -8
I went to Sherwin Williams who talked me out of oil paint in favor of high quality primer for aluminum and a latex emamel top coat (two coats). Looks great, no chipping, scrubbable.
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Post by Getnold on Jun 23, 2020 4:45:24 GMT -8
There is a company I have not dealt with but has a great reputation and has been in business for many years. Kirby paints. kirbypaint.com/ they have a lot of other than marine paints too. Just ordered my Kirby Marine Topside Hull and Deck paint, primer and conditioner. I spoke with the owner and he said it should work just fine for the trailer. He emphasized scratching the polar white coat on the new metal from Hemet, then applying the primer and one or two coats of paint. He thought one coat would be ok but I bought enough to do a second coat. The conditioner is to keep a wet edge. With the heat of the summer that will be nice to have. I will be applying it with the roll and tip method just like a boat. Can't wait to see how it goes! Will post a review and photos later. Thanks for the tip Kudzu!! |
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Post by kudzu on Jun 23, 2020 4:55:20 GMT -8
I will probably use Kirby for the paint for my Chris Craft once I finally get to that point. They have been a marine paint dealer for years.
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Post by mel on Jun 23, 2020 5:12:15 GMT -8
I found oil based at lowes, I cant remember the name of the paint, but the brand was Valspar.
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