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Paint questions. Between Google and my painter, im lost

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87ChevyR10:
Acrylic urethane, acrylic enamel. Water based. I had to go google all the differences and I was told by a painter to look for waterbased paint as it is more widely used but also is reflective of the true color vs acrylic. But it is extremely hard to find in comparison to everything else. I can find my base exact color in everything but water based.

I'm planning to strip her to the metal, fix the minor dents/minor body work and then spray her down.

Do I really need waterbased?

I thought it would be easy to go find a primer and paint. Negative.

These are some of the options color wise I was looking at prior to being shifted in a diff direction.

https://tcpglobal.com/products/rsp-ub2519-kit-q?currency=USD&stkn=ea543c203691&gad_source=1https://www.thecoatingstore.com/product/midnight-blue-pearl-single-stage-kit/

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145865360374?_skw=paint+kit+automotive&itmmeta=01JC07V009FHR6M39JAWFRP6WT&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKn1bNINUBtaFqNq2zTYpX0%2B7WpD8QxjhQOGrWXRnzaUcsdXSZqaAA2aTf93DxpjcqEfEQvCPlb9JjBLNqtSNmS5zH7V518rp2%2F0jA4Mm%2BQO%2FY%2Bmif6uHs4G3pr9Qn7%2FQKxMOV5HMhFfrvWvuXrQZXpEZ9v047ddfeaNRzQ8qXEqC0rWXcSc2IJI1Bz%2FdknQoQF02Ze%2FFdTB%2FsnqDvZcQUW99uLGGAGfoEqKT0%2FM8djeB8B9eW%2BxPw4y9MhZtqwuhawTyZBIG3sDxWPeaUirYKh802pVYK3zU81YtzlyTP5WHg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR56A7IfgZA

If someone could help this all make sense? Thanks in advance

Mr Diesel:
I'm not a professional painter, but I have repainted a bunch of my own vehicles with good results.

Do NOT use an Enamel or any single stage. The color will not last long. Use any brand base coat/clear coat. The majority of work in painting a vehicle is all the sanding/prep work. Put a cheap coating on top and you will be doing it all over again soon. Or do it right the first time and it will look good for 20+ years (more if you garage it).

zieg85:
You are going to get all kinds of answers.  What is the intended outcome.  Show quality perfect or something that is going to last a good while or make it nice to sell. 

VileZambonie:
Waterborne is industry standard in collision repair. For restorations most stick with solvent based products.

87ChevyR10:

--- Quote from: zieg85 on November 07, 2024, 05:44:50 PM ---You are going to get all kinds of answers.  What is the intended outcome.  Show quality perfect or something that is going to last a good while or make it nice to sell. 

--- End quote ---

Show quality? I just wanna bring her back to life! I'ma spray her too, well, some of, so there's naturally going to be some imperfections. But my painters are gon help me with it, so I am excited. I have the color picked out. Alot has happened and getting her back is now closer than ever for me. And to boot, man, I'm in a place that can really do her wonders.

I am working with my GM to video/photo and create some content in the shop. My ol lady said i should hit up corporate and try to use this as a promotional angle for them in restoring it for cost or even free, why not? Interesting thought, for sure.

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