Paint selection help

[squidmarks]

So I'm ready to paint and I'm wondering if I should do it myself or get someone else to do it. But I need a few questions answered on what type of paint to use that I was hoping you guys could help me out.

Do most use a base/clear system for painting a Guards Red '82SC (I'm assuming that in the day they used a single-stage paint)? Because the car I am restoring will be pretty much stock, would it be better to stick to a single-stage paint, or should I go with the base/clear?

What should I use in the trunk/engine compartment/underbelly/fender wells? Base but no clear? A single stage paint?

Thanks.

Geoff



















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[bob deluke]

Geoff,

I just had my 77 911S Targa painted last week with PPG base/clear. It's a metallic color and PPG could have mixed single stage, but supplier would not guarantee shade would be correct. Single stage on non-metallic colors are o.k. Great for door jambs, inside gas filler door, places hard to paint. For the main body, stick with base/clearcoat. Its easy to apply, within 15-20 minutes of base coat drying in a booth, the painter sprayed 3 coats of clear. Came out great. Had two small runs on the sides of the fender, and color sanded them out within two days of paint drying. Very satisifed with the job and PPG paints. The painter who did my car, does truck bodies for a living, and uses only single stage on them. High production shop. He has used base/clear on jobs and does them when customer requests it. He uses Valspar but did like the PPG he sprayed on my car. Went on easy, covered well and left a glossy finish with minimal orangepeel. I will color sand and buff the paint myself something this month. Good luck with your project! You went to a lot more trouble than I did when I painted my car. Regards, Bob

[onboost]

Geoff,

I would definitely use a 2 stage paint (base coat/clear coat) on that car. You have so much time in it already that it only makes sense. Single stage paints are ok.. but if you want it to "pop" go 2 stage! Once the base is on you can check for any imperfections and correct them.. wet sand and re-base. Lay down 2 to 4 coats of clear with a wet sand between each and of course wet sand and buff the last coat and you'll love the results!

I would paint that car the same color all over, bottom.. top etc.. I would do the wheel wells and bottom in a single stage urethane. 911s from 73 on had body color tubs, chassis, trunk and engine bay.

There are a number of brands out there to choose. As Bob stated, PPG will provide very good results. Dupont Chromabase is not bad either. Of course on the higher-end there is Sikkens and Glasurit.

Don't know your skills so you'll have to decide in if you should do it.

Good luck!!

Paul

[Rot 911]

Agree with two stage. But are you sure you really want to paint it Guards Red? There are so many cool Porsche colors out there and so many Guards Red 911's. Mine is Guards Red and if I do a repaint I am choosing another color.

[squidmarks]

Funny you should mention this as I've had a change of heart. I am now thinking Ruby Red Metallic instead. I'm going to have my painter give me a test panel of that to see what it looks like. The only issue is that RRM was not available in '82 (the year of my SC) so someone might call me on that (it was available as a special color in '83). I'm wondering if the modern RRM that is being used on the new 911's, Boxters and Caymans is the same color - I may drop by a dealership and see if I can see one. From the 911's I've seen on Pelican done in RRM, it looks like a fantastic color.

Geoff