Denver/Boulder source for PPG paints

[MrJTP]

Hopefully I will have all the sheet metal I need to have the bottom replaced on the tub of my 68. In the meantime I would like to start stripping and primer coating the miscellaneous smaller parts. After several phone calls I haven't found a PPG supplier. Anyone know of one in the Denver/Boulder area?

Also, if you know of a plate shop that will rechrome small parts (bumper horns, door handles, etc) I'll be looking for that soon as well.

Thanks

[Buckterrier]

http://corporateportal.ppg.com/NA/Refinish/ppgrefinish/9-0-Locator/default.htm?searchType=17&Zip=80301

[MrJTP]

Excellent. Thanks Mark.

[Buckterrier]

You're very welcome, good luck with your project and take pics!

[joefrantz]

I use Pro Painters Supply on Sante Fe Drive in Englewood.

Joe

[rennch]

Hey Tony,

I need to place an order too. Maybe we can combine and share some of the cost of the reducer/primer, etc...

[MrJTP]

Thats a good idea, I'll probably be investing in primer in late May. Hopefully I'll have everything ready to go by then.

[Axiom]

What primer do you guys have in mind?

[rennch]

This kit actually comes highly recommended by my paint and body guy, and he's done a few pebble beach restorations.

http://cgi.ebay.com/EUROCOATE-AUTO-PAINT-2K-URETHANE-ALL-IN-ONE-KIT-144-95_W0QQitemZ260230501030QQihZ016QQcategoryZ45046QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[rennch]

Hey Rudy,

Can you give me a breakdown of what PPG products I'll need to prep and paint my car? It turns out that I have a good source for PPG at a discounted rate. Ideally, I'd love "Get 3 quarts of PPG 6579 Hi-Build Primer, 2 quarts of PPG 568 Clear, etc. I'm looking for a basecoat/clearcoat setup, and I have fiberglass to paint. I'm hoping for a high end clear, or something along those lines. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[MrJTP]

I was planning on using DP40.

[Axiom]

Michael, in my opinion, I'd stay away from ecomonic primers, remember, they are the base of your finish job, the PPG products I use are NCP primer, it is reduce 2 to 1 with NCX 285. it is a good all around primer, does not need additives for using on fiberglass, it is a very high build and with a little imagination, it can be used as a sealer, it does smell like a hang over though. As for paint, DBU for base coat, since it is gonna bea solid color (you are stil going with grey, right?) and for clear, I believe your area is stil allowed to use DCU 2021. with this products, you will have a great finish with little effort. they are very easy to use.

No body ever called my welding porn, thanks !!!

Tony: DP40 is too thin to use as a primer surfacer.

[MrJTP]

Rudy, I must have mis-read earlier posts. I assume then that I should go with the same process you just suggested to Michael.

[rennch]

Thanks Rudy. The message I got from my guy was that they use PPG-Nexa Autocolor. I have never heard of Nexa, but I'm assuming PPG is pretty standard.

[rennch]

Also, Rudy, any thoughts on quantities?

I'll be doing door jambs, but no trunk or engine compartment, or interior.

[Axiom]

Originally Posted by MrJTP

Rudy, I must have mis-read earlier posts. I assume then that I should go with the same process you just suggested to Michael.

Tony: if those products are available to you, I recommend them. for us in the L A area no longer available. DP is a very good bare metal primer, NCP 280 is also very good and can be applied without a self etching coat.

Michael: every brand of paint has 2 or 3 lines of products, Diamond and Owni are the lower quality of of Dupont and PPG, the ones I recommended are top of the line, ask your guy about them an see if they have them, as for quantity, I always get a gallon of paint and clear, just in case I need to do a touch up or go over and area I am not happy with.

[rennch]

Thanks Rudy.

It looks like I'll need:

NCX 280 Primer / surfacer Quantity: ?
NCX 285 Hardener, Quantity: ?

Reducer?

DBU Base Coat, Quantity: 1 Gal
DCU 2021 Clear Coat, Quantity: 1 Gal

Does this sound about right?

[MrJTP]

Rudy, I have to admit that its been 25 years since I painted a car. Things seem to be more complicated now. I will be painting on bare metal. After I've done all the cleaning, etching, cleaning, etc. So, do I use the DP on the bare metal then the NCP/NCX for the high build?

Michael, what shade of gray are you going to use. My plan also was to use a solid gray. Must be a Boulder thing; I lived there for 20 years before I retired from Ball.

[Axiom]

NCP280 1 gallon (doing the whole car plus fiberglass parts)
NCX285 2 quarts, it is reduced 2 to 1 ( buy 1 quart first and see if you need more later, it is expensive)

DBU base coat 1 gallon
DBRR 1170 reducer 1 gallon ( it is reduced 1 to 1)

DCU 2021 1 gallon
DCX 61 1 quart
DT870 1 quart (reduction ratio 4 to 1 to 1)

If I miss a letter or a number, I will let you know as soon as possible.

[rennch]

That's so perfect. I'll be calling the guy tomorrow for pricing. Thanks!