4406bbl
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It has nothing to do with stunning or not, just with your time line and color the base/clear will be a way easier match. I was not a fan of base /clear or the price, but had to change with the times.
Painting engine bay..single stage or 2 stage paint
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6PKRTSE
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We sealed, primed and painted with base coat, clear coat. Have the mix from when the car was painted so the match is perfect. Painted my cage with the same paint.
Belvedere408
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I did the engine bay on my 67 Belvedere in single stage paint bright red.
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RGAZ
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My vote is Single Stage. My reasons:
Scratch repair is easier.
Buff will be easier.
Touchups hide easier.
But both will look good if done right.
RGAZ
Scratch repair is easier.
Buff will be easier.
Touchups hide easier.
But both will look good if done right.
RGAZ
rustytoolss
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Looks good to me. I can only ask for my engine bay to look that nice. Thanks
forphorty
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No need to spend $600 a gallon on clear. I like the SPI Universal Clear 1:1. Get a quart of clear and a quart of activator. For $120, you'll have a half gallon of sprayable product. And you will have a lot left over after you spray your engine bay. Pricing | United States | Southern Polyurethanes.
rustytoolss
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Thanks for the price list .
19bee70
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I decided on BCCC on mine because of the metallic and transparency of FC7. I have done a few , and I mean a few, paint jobs in my life. I'm not a full time bodyshop painter but I can do a decent job. I based and cleared mine in the trunk, jambs and engine compartment all at the same time. I would totally agree with the notion of buying all your paint upfront so everything matches. Incidentally, mine isn't a show car or trailer queen either; just something to smoke tires on the weekend.
TrackPack
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19bee70
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It's actually the factory color code but the product is ShopLine PPG
19bee70
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The angle of the sun doesn't do it justice for FC7
TrackPack
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Looks great!
forphorty
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Mine is 69 Dodge f6. Chose the color after seeing it on a 6 pack Super Bee.
TrackPack
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The F6 looks nice. I've sprayed F5 single stage in the past. The green shades seem to vary the most depending on the color of primer.
19bee70
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Thanks TrackPack!
19bee70
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Great choice!!! Around 1990, I met a guy that had 2 of these A12 cars in his garage in F6. Amazing to see 2 but the more astonishing feature was that they were sequenced cars off the assembly line!!! No kidding.....when they came to the Dodge dealers in his small town, he kept track of the two owners over the years was able to buy both!!!! What a package that would have sold for had he taken them to Barrett or Mecum!!
threewood
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If you are going with a solid color single stage the entire car.
64Orange
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Late to the party but I have a question.
When using these paints is under hood temperature a concern? I was planning to use off the shelf spray paint. The MSDS states that over 200F is bad.
For the record I’m not going for a complete restoration, just trying to get the car on the road.
When using these paints is under hood temperature a concern? I was planning to use off the shelf spray paint. The MSDS states that over 200F is bad.
For the record I’m not going for a complete restoration, just trying to get the car on the road.
threewood
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I've painted engines with 2 stage paint and with rattle can paint. They both held up to thr heat. The 2 stage is way more durable. For inner fenders and firewall, you should be fine with either.
64Orange
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Tonight I’m painting the K frame red. I’ll get to the inner fenders and firewall this weekend. Thank you!
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