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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: claude on December 13, 2015, 02:00:02 pm
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This is my first time paint project. Completed body work and block sanded my 85 K20. I am ready to spray paint with HVLP. I have narrowed paint to a two part single stage paint (Omni) through PPG (only store within 125 miles). My question is, shall I paint with acrylic enamel or acrylic urethane?
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As a painted, I prefer urethane. The new urethanes have a better gloss.
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Urethane is supposed to be more durable. Less likely to scratch, and chip.
Urethane is typically chosen for fleets/commercial for its resistance to damage.
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Thanks Engineer and CCDually. I am going with urethane. PPG paint store doesn't or will not give much advise, even to describe the pro's and con's. It appears 90+ of their business are to established body shops where PPG delivers their products to those shops.
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My local PPG store was really helpful. I used to be a DuPont guy but after using PPG one time I'm looking toward PPG for now on.
My local PPG store is 90% body shops as well but didn't mind helping me. I guess cash talks. That, and the store clerk is a cousin to a friend of mine.
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The only consideration I would warn you about with Omni is that, while it has a reduced cost of normal PPG clear, it will not have the same UV protection. My friend is a paint and body guy and said the cheaper clears will have a very low UV protectant that over time will fade the color.
I've shot OMNI on some guitar bodies before for restoration. Shoots very easy and is great for non-sunny states. If you're located where there is pounding sun, I would not recommend OMNI at all.
Just an FYI.