Body Paint in areosol??

[vercingetorix]

I am in the process of refinishing my engine bay and was wondering if it is possible to find Datsun 903 blue in rattle cans. I know Classic Datsun Motor works makes block,air cleaner and back panel colors in cans but don't know about body colors.

Thanks,

H Houghton

[carguyinok]

I know O'Reilly Auto Parts can get you almost anything in their paint chip books mixed in a rattle can. Only, I wouldnt use it under the hood unless you did a clearcoat over it. I have used it for smaller parts and it dose work well. But, because its rattle can it's a single stage paint. With that wont hold up if you spill oil or gas on it.

[Arne]

In the past I've had Dupont Centari custom mixed, then loaded into rattlecans locally. So getting 903 blue should be no problem as long as you can get the right formula for a quart can.

[vercingetorix]

Illuminate me,

What is the single stage paint, and how does it differ if I buy paint and have it loaded in cans or if I buy a quart and put it in a reusable air compressed can like those that Eastwood sells?? Is it the propellant?

[Arne]

Illuminate me,

What is the single stage paint, and how does it differ if I buy paint and have it loaded in cans or if I buy a quart and put it in a reusable air compressed can like those that Eastwood sells?? Is it the propellant?

Single stage means not base coat/clear coat - all in one.

As for the difference in buying a quart and putting it in a reusable can or having it loaded in an aerosol can, not much. The aerosol can might have less moisture and such in the propellant, but it's still the same paint.

[vercingetorix]

If I use it in the engine bay should I cover it with another clear coat as carguyinok said?

Also is there anything clear I can use to seal the head and timing chain cover to make cleaning easier or would it impair the heat loss?

[five&dime]

I wouldn't clear the head. My machine shop told me to use Minwax satin clear urethane on the aluminum parts that have been cleaned and blasted. You can get it at Lowe's. I did that on my 510 valve cover, timing cover, etc. and it looks great. Does not yellow with hear either.

I wouldn't clear over single stage. What's the point? Then you might as well do base/clear. I would also worry about problems with laying clear over single stage. The compunds may not be happy together and you could get lifting or crinkling. Not fun

Edited March 13, 2009 by five&dime

[vercingetorix]

Thanks all, now I can get on with it.

[beandip]

Illuminate me,

What is the single stage paint, and how does it differ if I buy paint and have it loaded in cans or if I buy a quart and put it in a reusable air compressed can like those that Eastwood sells?? Is it the propellant?

Eastwood's reusable can is just fine, just make sure the paint and thinner used is compatible with the paint you are covering. Most all aerosols use unoderized propane for propellant. If you use a water trap on your compressor you should be fine. Single stage only means that it is the only paint that is necessary to archive the shine or lack of gloss you desire. Two stage, the color drys flat , no shine, and the clear is what gives it depth and gloss.

Generally off the shelve rattle can paints are likely to be a problem in the future if you have the car painted by a shop. It vary likely will lift. This is another reason to either have some paint loaded in spray cans for you or use the Eastwood reusable.

[ConchZ]

A bit off topic, but body painting means a whole different thing here in Key West. Especially now that its spring break. Hope these aren't too risque.

[JohnnyO]

www.towerpaint.com Call them, ask for Barry. Tell them the color code you want and they will mix it for you.

They use Dupont or PPG depending on color. Good pricing, quick turn around and the nozzles they use seem to spray nicely.

[carguyinok]

The reason I said clear over single stage was because alot of the clears that are out can take the chem. spills better. With the custom rattle can colors if you spill gas or oil on them they can bleach the colors out of the paint.

If I was looking for color on a head I would spend the money and get it powdercoated. Then you know it will be good for years vs. days or months. If you cant find a good price on powder coating let me know. We do alot of powder coating at our shop. Shipping the head would cost more then the coating. But in the end IMO it's the only way you should go for a finish that would last for years.Please keep in mind that the head must be the the raw head. No valves or anything in it.

We can get powder coating in near any color you can think of. Heck we have even done glow in the dark and black light colors.

But I dont see why you couldnt find a shop that offers a fair price within a short drive from where your at.

This is a motor I put togather for my eclipse. I powder coated the head, block, and did a custom 2 tone candy coat on the valve cover. I did this over 4 years ago and it still looks the same to this day.

Edited March 14, 2009 by carguyinok