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Re: Refinishing


Russ did you say you found an ignition switch for a '66? 

Dave in 15+ years of the bus I have found the best automotive paint is 
DuPont. Centari* is by far the easiest to use,good level-off("smoothness" 
when dry) anti-mottling properties(that metallic "blotching" look) and 
withstands the elements very well.(If you just want a single-stage)

They have a really good basecoat/clearcoat system-named Chroma. Ask to see 
chip samples.

 ALL colors-regardless of whether they're a metallic or solid-should be 
cleared w/ a urethane. I use a polyurethane on my own custom 
work(Imron-Dupont) Difference is a slight change in the molecular composition 
of the paint(paint is essentially a type of plastic)("poly"-being the 
difference)(remember the high-tech roller scate wheels?)

BUT!  If you are spraying yourself-you need a place that has a constant flow 
of fresh, clean (preferably heated) air. Clean meaning it MUST be filtered 
before it goes into the booth.(any dirt floating in the incoming air WILL 
stick to your paint) Heated meaning that paint HAS to be applied above a 
certain temp.(right around 70*-75*F) in order to avoid whats called 
"blushing"(dulling in areas that are too cold during dry) Remember the 
compressed air MUST be filtered-any oil or water in the hoses/system WILL go 
directly into your paint (permanently) And finally remember you are atomizing 
the paint(super small particles-a "fog" ) so you need GOOD breathing 
equipment! A supplied-air system is best by far,it pushes clean air to your 
mask while you are painting so there is 0 chance of breathing fumes. Make 
sure the "booth" has a good air-exchange rate(flow through the room) and 
BRAND NEW pre,and post,filters on your APPROVED respirator!(if not using 
suppl air) Make sure it fits on your face snugly with no leaks.(test by 
cutting a lemon open,see if you can smell it w/ mask on.)

This all assumes you know how to adjust gun patterns and volumes,set air 
pressure,mix reducers and hardeners,tack coat application,wet coat 
application,proper distance and angle,fogging metallics,proper overlap,AND 
remember the gun gets heavy after moving it around the car for an extended 
period of time!(don't party the night before)

There are spray booths available for rent-but you may have to do some calling 
around.Once you find one locally(remember car's going to be there for two 
days) go and look at it in person(scope it out as far as the above mentioned 
requirements) Average rental price(here in CA) is about $75.00 Absolutely 
worth every penny.

Apologies for the long post-but as you can see,it's a lot more complicated 
than just "spraying" your car.(could be you know all this though)

Take Care.Chuck Salter
'66 SB MT
Chazpix@aol.com

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