Cheap paint for beater what works best for doing in my garag
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I have a beater car that I just want a quick paint job on. I haven't painted since the lacquer days but want to make this thing look a little better. What paint should I use? I don't want to buff. I don't like all of the nasty overspray of enamel. What would be a decent, easy paint to use? It was suggested to go to the farm store and get some tractor paint. Is that enamel? What do you all think. Thanks for your suggestions.
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Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 8:05 pm
I would get some Nasons S/S urethane it dries quick as compared to enamels so less chance of dirt getting on your work. and over spray will be less likely to stick on everything.
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Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 9:12 pm
One quick side note. You need to spray single stage paint much wetter than you are probably used to. Sprays more like a clear coat than a base coat.
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Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 12:22 pm
Urethane sounds like buffing will be needed. This thing is a beater and just needs to be all one color. What's the next thing better than spray cans? Really don't want to buff. Thanks all for your help.
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Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 1:06 pm
They cheap duplicolor at the autoparts stores like advanced auto and AutoZone might be another alternative to check out
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Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 1:17 pm
No buffing necessary if you spray it properly. Small amount of orange peel is seen even on factory paint jobs. Of course buffing will always make it look much better. 1968 Coronet R/T
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Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 4:43 pm
 urethane will give you a good look right out of the gun no buffing necessary, its real easy to use and get good results.Jay D. they say my name is Jay
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Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 11:43 am
FYI orange peel is on purpose for factory finishes, it hides stamp lines and dents in the panels. it would be a good idea to leave a little peel
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Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 12:09 pm
one wouldn't think that but your right. I have noticed a lot of newer cars lately with very smooth paint work on them though, not all mind you. or maybe my eyes are not what they use to be. Jay D. they say my name is Jay
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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 4:59 am
The factories do a much better job now of fit and finish due to better manufacturing processes, so they don't need as much peel. Tamco makes any color you need, and priced very affordable.
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