PPG paint, Thinner, Hardener mixture?

[warment]

I recently purchased some PPG silver metallic paint(a quart) for the doors of my 911. Anyways, I was wondering what the appropriate combination of paint, thinner, and hardener would be for painting the doors. I want the finish to be durable. Also, does clearcoat require thinner and hardener? I thought that I could perform the painting of the doors myself, as I was able to perform a door skin swap on both doors and sandblasting of the original door frames. I am sure that this question is a simple one for some people, but I have had no autobody experience as of yet. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Bill

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William Armentrout
1973 911T
2.7 carerra rs specs
www.geocities.com/william_armentrout

[Rot 911]

Bill, the paint can will have the mixing directions right on it. You didn't say what kind of paint you have (Lacquer, Acrylic Enamel, Two Pack) Some takes hardener, some another type catylist). Again your paint can should give you the mixing instructions and the sprayer pressure for regular and final coats. One other thought, is this the original paint on the car? If so, I don't think a 73 had clearcoat. If you use clear coat on just the door it will be alot shinier than the rest of the car. Also, silver has to be the absolute most difficult color to match.

Kurt V
72 911E

[This message has been edited by Kurt V (edited 07-11-2001).]

[GIBSON]

Bill, I think PPG has a website you where you can download that kind on info. I know other makers do, it provides a complete
set of data on hardeners etc. I'll see if I can find it.

Bruce Herrmann
73911S

[Fishcop]

Bill, don't mix brands when mixing paint (eg PPG with Glasuriut). Details should be on the can. Silver and other "metal flake" colours are difficult to spray and it helps to have the correct gun (around 2mm). I'd strongly suggest that you employ some one who knows what they are doing to do your top coats. Just my 2 cents

Good luck


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John Forcier
69 911T

[warment]

The can has a 1:1 DBC to DT ratio. I assume that this is a Basecoat to Thinner ratio. However, the can does not make mention to hardener ratio. I'll check the PPG website to see if they have any advice.

Bill

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William Armentrout
1973 911T
2.7 carerra rs specs
www.geocities.com/william_armentrout

[telnetmanta]

"The can has a 1:1 DBC to DT ratio."

If you are painting bc/cc, then yes that ratio means 1 part color to one part ruducer. There is no catalyst "hardener" in the base coat. Now the clear on the other hand is totally different. It is normally 5:1 with PPG clears.

Sometimes there will be a marking on a base can indicating a 3 way mix but yours doesnt sound like one.

I know this because I just finished up a repaint myself on my SC using PPG products.

Ben in SC

[TargaEuro]

http://www.ppg.com/cr-refinish/phase1/frmProductInfo.asp?Cat=9
Try here, this is where I go when I need tech info....TargaEuro

[Natchamp]

warmet, silver is indeed the hardest color to paint and match correctly. You might try painting a scrap, primed and as similar to door as possible, and try to get your technique down. Wheather, air temp and hunidity will also play a role in the way the paint will come out, dry and look.

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Mark
The Beast
mark@hargett.com

[warment]

Thanks for all the help. Could anyone recommend a good paint gun? I have heard that Devilbiss(sp?) makes some good ones.

Bill

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William Armentrout
1973 911T
2.7 carerra rs specs
www.geocities.com/william_armentrout