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
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Sent: Monday,
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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.