tippi98custom Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) I should be spraying the cab, doors, fenders and hood next Saturday. I am planning on using a nason sealer, DuPont base coat, and not sure on the clear coat yet, leaning towards nason because its cheaper but don't want to lose any quality on the clear. figured id ask you guys what your thoughts are on this. thanks Edited March 31, 2013 by tippi98custom Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30626-opinions-on-what-paint-to-use/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
tippi98custom Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 also I am painting it a dark green, I haven't picked out a specific paint code yet so if anyone knows of a good one please let me know Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30626-opinions-on-what-paint-to-use/#findComment-175338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I should be spraying the cab, doors, fenders and hood next Saturday. I am planning on using a nason sealer, DuPont base coat, and not sure on the clear coat yet, leaning towards nason because its cheaper but don't want to lose any quality on the clear. figured id ask you guys what your thoughts are on this. thanksI use to use all ppg products, the nason clear is very good and seems to be holding up better than the expsensive products, and i use this nason on everyday work trucks shines nice and goes on nice. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30626-opinions-on-what-paint-to-use/#findComment-175341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Not gonna do Mack green? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30626-opinions-on-what-paint-to-use/#findComment-175342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tippi98custom Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 no I want to do a dark hunter green body, silver bumper and radiator, dark maroon brush guard and shutter stats and hub caps, green spokes, silver rims and the frame is gloss black. Down the road I might change the fenders to be gloss black too but not now. also that's what I have been hearing about the nason clear, people seem to like it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30626-opinions-on-what-paint-to-use/#findComment-175344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Don't know how much cost factors in, but you might want to check out this site: http://magnetpaints.com/default.aspI have used their one stage paint and I'm happy with it. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30626-opinions-on-what-paint-to-use/#findComment-175365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d427 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I am a professional car painter and can tell you that the nason products are ok for budget projects, they don't have the longetivity or durability that more expensive paints have. Even DuPont products are not that great. Also, you should never mix different companies products. This can lead to major failure and you don't want to re-do it later. If you use nason sealer, you need to use nason base and clear or stick with the same company all the way through the job. If you want the best results, stay away from American paint systems like PPG, DuPont, Omni, or Nason and use european paint like Glasurut, Sikkens, or Standox. These will cost a little more but they will outlast the american stuff and hold a better shine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30626-opinions-on-what-paint-to-use/#findComment-175384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tippi98custom Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 good to know, I will have to try and find a place that sells those brands around here, I am going to ask a couple painters I know here their opinions too on what brands to use Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30626-opinions-on-what-paint-to-use/#findComment-175498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I painted alot of bigrigs in the last 20 years, never had any issues with dupont, and believe me nobody wants todo this twice.Personally l have never used the European brands, im sure they are good products, but that nason clear lasts. The last truck i used it on is going on 5 years and looks just like it did when laid it on. You should use at least 3 coats,i go with 4. I used ppg with nn o issues but switched for the price. That last rd mack i did is in use 6 days a week, and doesn't get cleaned like it should, no garaging either! So for a recreational truck you willnot have problems with it lasting.just make sure you use a basecoat\ clear, no single stage, and no mack paint, that stuff does not last long. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30626-opinions-on-what-paint-to-use/#findComment-175521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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