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What kind of Spray paint do you use? - 1/23/2007 5:09:21 PM    Stumasters Posts: 1096 Joined: 1/3/2007 Status: offline If your doing touch up, engine painting, or etc, what brand of paint do all of you use?  I am trying to find a good brand. All you can find around here in Dupli-Color stuff, and to be honest, I am not that happy with its performance, it's way too thin, and takes way too many coats to look right, anyone have a favorite? Could use a decent caliper paint recc. also _____________________________ American cars Thanks to Windcalmer for the sig! http://www.geocities.com/black97civic Post #: 1

RE: What kind of Spray paint do you use? - 1/23/2007 7:13:36 PM    addiction2bass Posts: 7342 Joined: 6/21/2006 Status: online well if you want to have that sweet looks.... buy a good spray paint gun and stock paint and clear coat....... use what the pros use if ya want a pros job! spray paint is just quick or i dont care........... ;) _____________________________ (in reply to Stumasters) Post #: 2

RE: What kind of Spray paint do you use? - 1/24/2007 8:55:11 AM    Forty04 Posts: 14235 Joined: 3/8/2005 Status: offline Dupli-Color has been proven to do a really nice job time and time again when it comes to engine bay parts and stuff like that.  Hell, Mossy (who posted a DIY on this way back when) even used it to do his sidekirts and front lip, and it turned out great. _____________________________ Don''''t PM me with tech questions Antartic Blue Super Sports wagon with C.B. and optional Rally Fun Pack (in reply to addiction2bass) Post #: 3

RE: What kind of Spray paint do you use? - 1/24/2007 9:34:33 AM    Stumasters Posts: 1096 Joined: 1/3/2007 Status: offline Maybe I am just not used to spray painting stuff, but it seems like the Dupli-Color stuff is just so thin its hard to get a good coat, and it takes 8-10 coats to even get propper coverage.  I do however love the finish once it is covered correctly, and so far my calipers and drums are solid, and haven't chipped a bit. I guess I just get in a hurry, lol _____________________________ American cars Thanks to Windcalmer for the sig! http://www.geocities.com/black97civic (in reply to Forty04) Post #: 4

RE: What kind of Spray paint do you use? - 1/24/2007 9:53:37 AM    Forty04 Posts: 14235 Joined: 3/8/2005 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: Stumasters I guess I just get in a hurry, lol that right there is exactly your problem.  Paint takes time and patietence, no matter how good your tools are _____________________________ Don''''t PM me with tech questions Antartic Blue Super Sports wagon with C.B. and optional Rally Fun Pack (in reply to Stumasters) Post #: 5

RE: What kind of Spray paint do you use? - 1/24/2007 3:09:49 PM    addiction2bass Posts: 7342 Joined: 6/21/2006 Status: online ya laying aalot of layers does suck... but its cheap paint... thiers only like what 5oz.... of paint in those cans......... that wouldnt go far at all in a good paint gun ;) hell when i painted my friends mirror it took me all night! a good 7 hours to paint it thick enough to look decent and used the whole can of paint on it! he thinks it looks great.... id like to buy a gallon of paint to match my ride and gallon of clear... but id also have to buy a new paint gun cause or old one is to dirty and uncleanable! spray is realy crapy!!! basicaly its trash for anything that matters!!!! _____________________________ (in reply to Forty04) Post #: 6

RE: What kind of Spray paint do you use? - 2/10/2007 4:18:24 AM    blackmetal619 Posts: 1329 Joined: 8/19/2006 Status: offline anyone use krylon? _____________________________ (in reply to addiction2bass) Post #: 7

RE: What kind of Spray paint do you use? - 2/24/2007 8:24:13 PM    reaper2022 Posts: 3085 Joined: 2/4/2007 From: Pennsylvania Status: offline Interior - Krylon Fusion Engine - Dupli-Color engine enamel Brake Calipers - Dupli-Color engine enamel Touch up - lol this guy and his touch ups _____________________________ 94 civic ex - For Sale! 01 Mustang - AEM dryflow filter, Hella xenon headlight bulbs 01 cbr600 F4i - too much to list (in reply to blackmetal619) Post #: 8

RE: What kind of Spray paint do you use? - 2/24/2007 9:33:56 PM    Stumasters Posts: 1096 Joined: 1/3/2007 Status: offline I used a different color Dupli-Color engine enamel on the valve cover and manifold, it was the low-gloss black, it coated nicely with fewer coats. I think the yellow I used on the calipers is just thinner.  They even said something on the website about it needing a few extra coats, but boy, once you coat it thick, its bright. I am itching to paint something with the Krylon Fusion, I keep hearing good things about that.  I might paint a small bracket or two just to test it out. Thanks for the feedback! _____________________________ American cars Thanks to Windcalmer for the sig! http://www.geocities.com/black97civic (in reply to reaper2022) Post #: 9

RE: What kind of Spray paint do you use? - 2/25/2007 12:45:37 AM    ej6buddy Posts: 4531 Joined: 3/14/2006 Status: offline the valve cover looks good, i like the little yellow lettering, just please take those chrome altezzas out, PLEASEEEEE! _____________________________ (in reply to Stumasters) Post #: 10

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