Title: Sherwin williams auto paint??
Post by: loman4ec on January 10, 2006, 02:40:24 pm
OK after speaking to the guy who painted the cavalier 64 he said he always uses sherwin williams base clear. Has anyone here used this? I didn't even know they made auto paint.
Title: Sherwin williams auto paint??
Post by: MCarter on January 10, 2006, 03:52:34 pm
I have Josh. Its really affordable.
Title: Sherwin williams auto paint??
Post by: BryanH on January 10, 2006, 04:01:14 pm
Josh - I used their single stage paint on my VMC. It was their 3rd Dimension Urethane brand from Western Auto Division. Came out real nice but I think I'd go base coat / clear coat next time especially if I had more time. I'm told it's much easier to clean up imperfections.
Title: Sherwin williams auto paint??
Post by: loman4ec on January 10, 2006, 05:27:30 pm
Well went and bought the paint. I got the dimension base clear. I only got a pint since I don't have much to paint. I had to buy a quart of clear. all together paint, reducer, clear, hardner, tack rag, came to $70. Not too bad and i have enough hardner, reducer and clear to do another machine. If it is nice I plan to shoot paint tomorrow.
Title: Sherwin williams auto paint??
Post by: sodaworks on January 23, 2006, 10:59:24 pm
We have a new paint supplier here in town, he's actually the only one in town and he carries Sherwin Williams. He said he'll beat the prices that I have been paying in Bakersfield, Ca. for the products that I currently use. My buddy uses the S.W. brand and has great results. I guess I'll have to give them a try. 
Title: Sherwin williams auto paint??
Post by: loman4ec on January 24, 2006, 12:03:22 am
I am an amature at this and I have been doing well with the Sw paint. It is really easy to apply and it is even cold here. Here is a pic of the coin door I just sprayed. Turned out really nice.
Title: Sherwin williams auto paint??
Post by: sodaworks on January 24, 2006, 10:26:52 am
Looks good Josh but your bench top is a mess!! LOL 
Title: Sherwin williams auto paint??
Post by: loman4ec on January 24, 2006, 10:48:15 am
Yeah I know. That isn't the bench I work on. It is too flimsy so it has become a catch all. I bought a few 2X4's and I am going to make it stronger. Is there a secret to painting hinges? I painted the door and then moved the hinges and it destroyed the paint on the hinge.
Title: Sherwin williams auto paint??
Post by: MoonDawg on January 24, 2006, 11:55:55 am
Terry is the pro on painting and hanging hinges.
Title: Sherwin williams auto paint??
Post by: sodaworks on January 24, 2006, 12:17:24 pm
Josh,
Hinges are very tricky. The trick is to not pile on the paint and clear coat, go as light as posible here. I also exercise the hinge throughout the painting process to keep it free. When hanging the door put a small washer on each screw between the hinge and the main door. This works really well to "shim out" and avoid the two painted surfaces from making contact and ruining your paint job.
Hinges are very tricky. The trick is to not pile on the paint and clear coat, go as light as posible here. I also exercise the hinge throughout the painting process to keep it free. When hanging the door put a small washer on each screw between the hinge and the main door. This works really well to "shim out" and avoid the two painted surfaces from making contact and ruining your paint job.