Re: [Chevelle-list] Body Paint Recommendations

[Trooper]

Dupont 2570 is a DTM (direct to metal) epoxy primer and doesn't require any special pretreatment to the metal (just clean, oil free, dirt free surface). PrepSol will do this for you. An epoxy primer is the primer of choice if your going to need time to finish the project, need a water proof primer, need durability, or want to do body work over the primer. Although VariPrime is a good self etch primer is IS porous, will absorb water and will start to rust if not topcoated. I've seen VariPrime start to rust in about a week in places where guys have touch the car.   Trooper ----- Original Message ----- From: Gene's General Restoration Parts To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 10:50 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Body Paint Recommendations While epoxy is good it requires metal treating whereas the Vari-Prime is a self etching primer which is not porous and it has a longer gun life which decreases waste. And nothing against PPG, Vari-Prime is the only DuPont paint I use, the rest is PPG, I just don't like the PPG self etching primer. Plus epoxy seems to clog sandpaper when block sanding and the Vari-Prime doesn't.    On the other hand, epoxy is good on undersides and frames and other items that can by painted right away as soon as the epoxy flashes, in other words without sanding.  ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Shouse To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 9:51 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Body Paint Recommendations Thanks to everyone who responded.   Bill, I will be emailing you further off list.   Larry ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Vander Werf To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 4:56 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Body Paint Recommendations I would recommend using an epoxy primer on all parts before using a primer surfacer or even body filler. Epoxy is waterproof whereas any primer surfacer is porous and will hold moisture. Not sealing steel from the elements, even stored in a garage can…not can…WILL lead to rust later.   I would recommend a 2 part primer, any brand, over lacquer primer for fill capabilities and durability. Anything acrylic lacquer is now in the dinosaur family.   Basecoat clearcoat systems will not only give you a superior finish over anything the factory used “back in the day” but it is easier for a novice to use and get a nice paint job. Acrylic enamels and other single stage metallics are more difficult to get metallic even with. Basecoat clearcoat systems make getting metallics even easy. Basecoat clearcoat is also much easier to spot repair in the event that something might happen to your baby.   I sell PPG paints so my loyalty is with them but, honestly, any major brand of paint has done their homework and can offer you products that will make you happy.   I would be glad to talk more offline with you if you want to email me directly.    Bill Vander Werf   [EMAIL PROTECTED]     -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry Shouse Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 12:50 PM To: Chevelle List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Body Paint Recommendations   I'd like to poll the list members concerning their choice in paints for their Chevelles. More specifically, did you use enamel, lacquer, base /top coat system, etc.   Also advice on what to look for or avoid in paints / painting would be great. I'm a ways off before my 66 is ready for paint, but as I'm doing the bodywork, I'd like to come up with a plan.   Thanks Everyone,   Larry Shouse