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I'm currently working on a 1971 Chevelle Malibu. It's not my daily so it's alright to tear down, but I don't have the cash flow for a full all out frame-off. I just want something I can drive and have fun with. I'm looking for a temporarily permanent paint choice. I want to paint the car flat black but I don't want it to rust and I also want the paint to last for at least a couple years with minor touch ups. What kind of paint should I be looking for? I've seen stuff called POR-15, but I don't know much about the different types. Any help is appreciated.
 
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I have read some of the hotrodders have used a John Deere paint called Blitz Black. It is supposed to be laquer based paint. You can get at a John Deere dealership and it is supposed be cheap.
 
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So, say I go buy some Blitz Black. (I actually have a JD dealer right by my house) What do I need? I'm sure I'll need some of that Buff Primer. But will I also need to get a thinner or a hardner? I'm looking for something that will hopefully last a couple years.
 
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Yep.. go epoxy. Go to any local auto paint supplier and they'll get you everything you need. Read the prep-sheet (3 times) and you'll be ready to start. You're going to need a gun with a larger size tip (1.5-1.7 your prep sheet will tell you for sure) and a compressor to spray it.
 
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Okay.. epoxy it is. Do you guys still recommend PPG DP90LF? I've got the compressor already, though I'll probably need a better water/air seperator. the gun, I'm sure I can pick up somewhere. My brother works for a body shop, though all he does is finish cars. He doesn't actually paint them. The body shop is more or less just into getting cars to the auction that have been wrecked. So no help there, but they can get the paint and supplies I need cheap if I just tell them what I'm looking for. If I get the PPG paint, should I have them get me a thinner or hardner? and also, what kind of Primer should I pick up if I'm going the PPG route?
 
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Epoxy is a primer, you won't want to put anything else under it. DB90LF is a PPG epoxy primer. Check out the PPG website for the prep sheet for DB90LF it will tell you everything you need to know.
 
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DP90LF is the primer base, DP401 or 402 LF is the hardener (catalyst?). One of them seems the easiest in my opinion as it does not require an induction time (cant remember if its 401 or 402, see spec sheet on ppg's site). No thinners or reducers are needed.

Also I recommend you examine Souther Polyurethanes Inc. Alot of memebers on here swear by thier products as being supirior to PPG's (although PPG is really good ****).

I recommend you simply strip or sand your panels with 40-80 grit paper using a DA sander or eqivalent. Clean with Wax/Grease remover then spray the properly mixed epoxy primer on the surface. Spec sheet calls for 1-2 medium wet coats at 50% overlap.

This process should protect your metal and give the dull look your looking for, for many years.

Good Luck.
 
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hmott said:
Epoxy is a primer, you won't want to put anything else under it. DB90LF is a PPG epoxy primer. Check out the PPG website for the prep sheet for DB90LF it will tell you everything you need to know.
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Bare metal is best, but epoxy is OK over OEM finishes that are properly sanded (80 grit:yes: ).
 
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Alright thanks guys. I know this topic has been adressed before, but it helps when I ask the certain questions that I'm looking for. I'm going to be painting the firewall and front portion of the frame soon so this will help a ton! I'll post some pictures as soon as my car is something to look at.
 
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