Paint

[FlyBy]

So I'm going to order my paint from paintscratch.com today and had a quick question. I was looking at their site last night and it didn't say anything about thinning the paint before you use it. But I think that I have heard from some of you, and maybe someone not on here, that you have to thin it out with paint thinner before you use it. Do you?

And I'm just painting 2 doors, a trunk, and some touch up spots on my car (maybe the lower half of one door. Could I get away with buying a pint?

[OnelowcabriO]

i think paintscratch is touch up paint, not put in a gun and spray it paint

but talk to someone that has painted before,

id suggest checking out a paint store like saves on state fair BVLD and see what they suggest

[meatwad!!]

yes. you need a reducer. UR50 its called... and a pint could spray half a car, your good.

[FlyBy]

i think paintscratch is touch up paint, not put in a gun and spray it paint

but talk to someone that has painted before,

id suggest checking out a paint store like saves on state fair BVLD and see what they suggest


I'll have to check that place out, but paintscratch sells paint by the can also, for gun use.


yes. you need a reducer. UR50 its called... and a pint could spray half a car, your good.

Gotcha, does it tell you how to split the concentration of paint/reducer on the can. And I know you have painted, do you think the paintscratch stuff will be alright?

Is Acrylic Lacquer Thinner the same kinda stuff, or should I just try to find the UR50 stuff
And I don't have to thin the clear right?

[USOPHUNKE]

Gotcha, does it tell you how to split the concentration of paint/reducer on the can. And I know you have painted, do you think the paintscratch stuff will be alright?


I think I may still have my painting guide books...I will check when I get home..
I have never heard of that paint for anything large. I would not paint the lower half of a door, just paint the entire door for the time it takes to tape it off it will be much cleaner.

the guys here at work swear by napa.... and I know saves in lakeland is really good ... they sell ppg I believe as the main product.

honestly I would just get it from napa...not online

[VWTUNING]

The guys at the garage told me that Saves gives a discount to 'dream machines' members, I would try them and mention you were recomended by 'dream machines' maybe you can get it cheaper and not have to deal with shipping.

[BUNNYLOVE]

I second going to a local place.. You might also want to consider doing the body work and prep and having somebody spray it for you. They know what to buy and can usually get the materials faster. Adam M, does reasonably priced work like this.

The reducer type is different for different types of paint. You will also need a catalyst for urethane paint. You also need to make sure your primer is compatible with the paint you are using.

[FlyBy]

I was just going to do it myself because I'm on a tight budget (honestly, like the cost of the paint) since I've had to buy doors and stuff already. John at the garage said that I wouldn't even have to prime the doors and trunk that are going on, just to scuff them up with a scotchbrite pad.

[meatwad!!]

the ur50 will work with any basecoat. you can to split it 2-1. 2 parts paint 1 part reducer and no you do not have to thin clear. im not to use about this paint scratch deal. you might not even need anything for that stuff, but from a place like saves.. thats what you have to do.


i have to stop into J and T today for a new paint gun.. i can pick up paint if you would like and ill meet up with you
j&t is a supply place, i got a friend behind the desk..

[BUNNYLOVE]

I hear ya. Check around though, Saves ,etc. Tell them you need to do it cheap, A pint and some reducer should do it. It might save you shipping costs atleast.

[meatwad!!]

just noticed you live in dewitt..we are close.
if i dont check back you can call me 481 1753

[FlyBy]

I hear ya. Check around though, Saves ,etc. Tell them you need to do it cheap, A pint and some reducer should do it. It might save you shipping costs atleast.

Yeah, I'll check around, I don't care that it might look a little off, it's still better than getting a mkIV or another car right now.

the ur50 will work with any basecoat. you can to split it 2-1. 2 parts paint 1 part reducer and no you do not have to thin clear. im not to use about this paint scratch deal. you might not even need anything for that stuff, but from a place like saves.. thats what you have to do.


i have to stop into J and T today for a new paint gun.. i can pick up paint if you would like and ill meet up with you
j&t is a supply place, i got a friend behind the desk..

Thanks man, I'm painting in tornado red (1997 jetta), can't remember the paint code though.
Are you going to J&T for the paint?

[meatwad!!]

yep. i actually know you paint code by heart. ha..yea ill get you price and then call you, do you want clear too?

[FlyBy]

that would be good, you think the paint will be around 80 for a pint?

[meatwad!!]

no. for me its like 35. and clear is 40

[FlyBy]

Oh damn, that's sweet man, thanks in advance for helping me out, i owe you a beer!

Is the clear in a pint too or quart, and what about the reducer?

[meatwad!!]

you must have special paint cuz for a pint its 75 bucks for me.. and 40 for clear and reducer

[FlyBy]

Really? I really hate the color red when it comes to paint pricing. and is that 40 for the clear and reducer combined?

[FlyBy]

Can you still get the paint for me?

[meatwad!!]

yes that is the combined price... and yes i can still get the paint.

[FlyBy]

Sweet (better you than me getting it, I'd prolly end up buying marine paint!), that sounds good to me.

[meatwad!!]

ha yep, just let me know when and such.

[FlyBy]

Well, i hope to weld and get all my prep work done in the next week, and then I just have to arrange a time with John in B'ville to rent out the paint booth for a day.