Patton:
I, too, prefer the old single-stage acrylic enamel myself for the 'home
spray work" that I have done successfully. For me, I use only Dupont
Centari Acrylic enamel with reducer and gloss hardener per the recommended
amounts for temp/humidity conditions at time of spraying.
Any good auto body supply house where you will purchase a name-brand product
such as Dupont, PPG, etc. can match color for you very well with the
appropriate paint codes. For british cars, the paint codes are available on
a number of websites, and generally list the equvalent paint code for Dupont
products.
As for your other questions.... I own the harbor freight hammer and dolly
set, along with a shrinking hammer and a few other inexpensive tools for the
body work. There are several good books on bodywork - most are avilable at
Barnes & Noble, amazon.com, etc. As for the gun, HVLP is the best - such an
improvement over conventional guns. If he can paint, he will adapt quickly
to the HVLP gun.
I would sure encourage you to pull the motor for painting the engine area.
A little extra effort, but well worth it. I would hate to even think of
trying to mask around and still do a decent job. You didn't say what car
you have, but most will have fuel lines, brake lines, coil, relays, fuse
box, heater unit, and so much other stuff to remove that you'll find there
isn't much left to do except a few more bolts and connectors to just pull
the motor. It's a great time to clean it and paint it as well if you're so
inclined. It becomes one of those jobs that the more you do, the more
satisfied you are because of the way it will look in the end.
Good luck!
Martin
72 MGBGT
----- Original Message -----
From: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 12:45 PM
Subject: Paint and Bodywork questions
> Hey guys,
>
> I am about to start stripping my car to bare to prepare for my paint. My
> father has painted a couple older cars with Acrylic Enamel that looked
> great (one has been a consistent show winner) but he is only comfortable
> with that painting system. He also didn't have to do the body work on
> either car as they were both blasted and prepped before he sprayed them.
>
> He has volunteered to paint the car when he and my mom are here after the
> baby arrives in May. I need to have the car ready. My plans are to strip
> most of the car with 80 grit using my DA, then following up with 120 grit
> to smooth. Areas I can't get to easily with the sander, I plan to use
> chemical strippers. I also plan to remove the body filler that is there,
> work the dents out better if possible, and go with a more modern
> system. The filler that is on the car is not that deep, but I don't know
> what's under it plus it is 10 years old.
>
> I am not expecting a show car in light of the small budget I have due to
> the impending baby, but I do want it to look nice.
>
> Here are my questions.
> - How do I best find a Acrylic Enamel paint to match the factory color? (I
> don't have a sample as my car was resprayed by a PO)
>
> - Do you have any suggestions as far as a paint brand/source?
>
> - What is good book covering basic body work to guide me on prepping my
car
> for paint?
>
> - I don't have a set of hammers and dollys yet, I know you get what you
pay
> for, but what is the difference between the $20 Harbor Freight set and the
> $200 sets? Will my unskilled hands be able to utilize the difference?
>
> - I have a HVLP gun, what is the difference in use? I like the idea of
less
> paint and reduced overspray, but my father has never used one, and if it
is
> too different, I will get him to bring his Binks.
>
> - I will remove as much as I can, but I will probably leave the engine in
> the car, how is the best way to strip down and paint the engine bay with
> the motor still there?
>
> Thanks in advance, and comments are appreciated, if you think I am doing
> something very wrong, let me know. My goal is to get the car on the road
> for MG2002 in Grapevine. My wife and I have to be up there that weekend
> anyhow for a wedding, and if I get the B on the road by them, I will take
> the week off and go to the convention. If I can get the bodywork done, I
> will find a way to make the rest happen!!!!
>
> Patton
>
>
> ------------------------------------
> Patton Dickson - Richmond, TX
> 1965 Corvair Monza 110/4sp 'vert
> 1967 MGB MK I Roadster
> http://carport.virtualave.net/
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