I was involved closely with the painting of our 68. Here is what I would do
different.
"Paul A. Dolloff, Ph.D." wrote:
> <What type of paint should I use?> NOT SHERWIN WILLIAMS!! I used the base
> clear and while it looks good, the stuff falls off like clothes off a hooker.
> It doesn't need much encouragement.
> <Should I go with a clearcoat?> If you want a nice, shiny, glistening paint
> job. YES!!
> <What brand of paint?> I have done a little reasearch and have heard good
> things about PPG. But I may change my mind about it if the bugeye ever gets
> painted. But when it does, it will be with PPG.
> <Should I have the body parts sprayed individually?> Strip it down so that not
> one bolt is left on the car and paint it apart. Great care must be taken to
> re-assemble the car, but it is worth it.
> <Should I have the car undercoated or painted underneath?> I had under the
> bonnet, in the boot, in the doors and rear package areas, and the fender
> pockets all undercoated with some stuff that was in a funky looking can. Not a
> regular spray can but not a mix up type either. I regret doing the bonnet and
> boot area. It gets real tacky when warm so stuff in the boot is coated with
>it.
> Under the bonnet it gets slimy with oil, the cooler hose leak caused havoc and
> it is not a pretty sight. I guess in the doors and behind the fenders is good
> to slow down rust and kill some road noise.
Well, those are my thoughts on it. I hope it is of some help............. Brad
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