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guypm · 10-27-2002, 06:01 PM

In your expert opinions folks, what paint would you consider the best quality in a base coat/clear coat ? My painter bought a gallon of something i've never heard of and said it is a good quality, custom paint. My interior is a PPG one-step paint which looks good. I only want to do this one time and was wondering if ya'll thought that you are only buying a name when you buy paint ? The painter said that he could use this paint on something else if I wanted PPG. He said this paint was only $25 a gallon cheaper than PPG and that he used it all the time. I cant verify this and have some doubts cause im very paint inexperienced.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks, Guy

*Randy70C-10* · 10-27-2002, 06:04 PM

Hard to say without knowing what brand he has.

guypm · 10-27-2002, 10:14 PM

the paint he has is Valspar urethane enamel basecoat. Has anybody ever heard of this brand ?

PitterPats72 · 10-28-2002, 01:35 AM

i didn't know Valspar made automotive paints.

They make shellac, varnish and other inerior/exterior paints but auto didn't know they made.

Custom 68 · 10-28-2002, 11:52 AM

Valspar is a HUGE company. They own House of Kolor paints as well as many others. I dont know how the quality is and would guess they may have different lines of paint some of better quality. I am not an expert but would like to hear from others on the quality preference I think it is alot of loyalty to one brand vs another I bet there are several good quality paints even some "no name" brands. This may start a "war" but I really dont know but am in the same process and would like to know some real experience.
Thanks

wlee · 10-28-2002, 12:10 PM

I've been experimenting with various brands of paint, and so far the best in my opinion is DuPont Acrylic Enamel, with Martin Senour next in line. DuPont is quite proud of their paint, so if you're on a budget, you should consider the Martin Senour (it's about half the cost of DuPont).

guypm · 10-28-2002, 02:38 PM

Thanks for the info. I think i'll ask a paint poll
Guy

guypm · 10-29-2002, 08:12 PM

ttt

10-27-2002, 06:01 PM	#1
guypm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: orange, tx usa Posts: 167	best paint for exterior? In your expert opinions folks, what paint would you consider the best quality in a base coat/clear coat ? My painter bought a gallon of something i've never heard of and said it is a good quality, custom paint. My interior is a PPG one-step paint which looks good. I only want to do this one time and was wondering if ya'll thought that you are only buying a name when you buy paint ? The painter said that he could use this paint on something else if I wanted PPG. He said this paint was only $25 a gallon cheaper than PPG and that he used it all the time. I cant verify this and have some doubts cause im very paint inexperienced. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Guy __________________ guypm 1971 SWB Fleetside/350 performer rpm heads &intake/ holley 750dp/1.5roller rockers/MSD6a/700r4 1650stall/one piece driveshaft/3.73 open/dynomax ceramic coated headers/3chamber flowmasters/

10-27-2002, 10:14 PM	#3
guypm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: orange, tx usa Posts: 167	the paint he has is Valspar urethane enamel basecoat. Has anybody ever heard of this brand ? __________________ guypm 1971 SWB Fleetside/350 performer rpm heads &intake/ holley 750dp/1.5roller rockers/MSD6a/700r4 1650stall/one piece driveshaft/3.73 open/dynomax ceramic coated headers/3chamber flowmasters/

10-28-2002, 01:35 AM	#4
PitterPats72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 145	i didn't know Valspar made automotive paints. They make shellac, varnish and other inerior/exterior paints but auto didn't know they made. __________________ 72 Chevy Custom 10 Deluxe (78K mi.) 95 Nissan Maxima (195K mi.) 73 VW Beetle (owned since 78; 96K miles) Engine rebuild by me done! 73 VW Super Beetle -New to me- Bought from original owner! 84 Honda Nighthawk (2500 mi.) I know too much foreign stuff; I've owned American too and they lasted just as long.

10-28-2002, 11:52 AM	#5
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,930	Valspar is a HUGE company. They own House of Kolor paints as well as many others. I dont know how the quality is and would guess they may have different lines of paint some of better quality. I am not an expert but would like to hear from others on the quality preference I think it is alot of loyalty to one brand vs another I bet there are several good quality paints even some "no name" brands. This may start a "war" but I really dont know but am in the same process and would like to know some real experience. Thanks __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

10-28-2002, 12:10 PM	#6
wlee Just an Old Mr Goodwrench Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Green Ridge, MO USA Posts: 259	I've been experimenting with various brands of paint, and so far the best in my opinion is DuPont Acrylic Enamel, with Martin Senour next in line. DuPont is quite proud of their paint, so if you're on a budget, you should consider the Martin Senour (it's about half the cost of DuPont). __________________ 1969 CST 20 Longhorn 1970 CST 20 Fleetside 1991 Jaguar Sovereign 1992 Mazda Miata

10-27-2002, 06:04 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Hard to say without knowing what brand he has.

10-28-2002, 02:38 PM	#7
guypm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: orange, tx usa Posts: 167	Thanks for the info. I think i'll ask a paint poll Guy __________________ guypm 1971 SWB Fleetside/350 performer rpm heads &intake/ holley 750dp/1.5roller rockers/MSD6a/700r4 1650stall/one piece driveshaft/3.73 open/dynomax ceramic coated headers/3chamber flowmasters/

10-29-2002, 08:12 PM	#8
guypm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: orange, tx usa Posts: 167	ttt __________________ guypm 1971 SWB Fleetside/350 performer rpm heads &intake/ holley 750dp/1.5roller rockers/MSD6a/700r4 1650stall/one piece driveshaft/3.73 open/dynomax ceramic coated headers/3chamber flowmasters/



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