Overspray, lownslow, tinbender and others. I am getting ready to spray some PPG single stage and am looking for input. I have no real questions, I sprayed this stuff years ago but am a newbie again. The first parts are going to be the running gear with a grey/silver metallic SS. Then, soon I will be hitting the body with a solid bright blue. BTW, this will be sprayed in the garage unless I can sneak into the local Votech booth (for the body) TIA
I painted a Cutlass with PPG single stage a while ago. It was hot and humid, and the paint flowed really well. The only bite was that the air line condensed and I got 2 water drips in the hood. Otherwise, all went ok. Good stuff, but not as good as Glasurit. jay
I have painted two cars with PPG's single stage urethane black,they turned out great and Im not a painter so you should smoke it. I painted one T-bucket in a garage using a homemade paint booth.
I use PPG single stage paint alot. Are you using the DCC, or the DAR single stage? The DCC is the best, in my opinion. It sprays out good, and wetsands and buffs out nice. The only thing that I don't care for with it, is that it seems to take longer to dry than other paints that I spray. That really isn't a big deal if you're not doing production collision shop work, though.
Hey TMAN,I just repainted my motor and engine compartment with single stage urethane 9300 black and it turned out great,and I'm not even a body man,just a wrench.remember it's not the paint that has to look good,it's the body work underneath. DAN
Its fine, takes longer to dry and flash off. Much eazier to drip as well. Lay it down faster than normal, thats the key. Oh, and send the wife and kids out shopping if your gonna spray in the garage, the smell lingers longer!!
It's easy to shoot, you can push it to a nice gloss without runs. Follow the P sheets and use the right reducer for the temp. and you'll be fine. You might want to think about base / clear for the metalic color. That way you can sand and rub if you have any dirt or orange peel. I've never had any problems with it drying slow. It sets fast if your using the right reducer
Good choice for a solid color (non-metallic). Sprays like acrylic enamel, but sets up quicker. Sands and buffs out very nicely. If you are using black, or a dark color, and want more depth of finish, Put on a coat or 2, enough to cover, then mix the paint with the same brand clear, 50-50, and do another 2-4 coats. Looks like lacquer!
Follow the instructions about flash time between coats (prevents solvent pop) and have good airflow to keep the room clear...airflow is also important for a catalyzed product...delamination is the problem you will encounter without it. I prefer Dupont Chromapremier, but that's just me. Don't shoot it in an attached garage to your house...bad*****. Use a full air makeup system if you can get one. Charcoal respirators aren't gonna give you much protection. These chemicals go thru the skin and eyes, and it's not worth the risk. The best thing for the paint and your body, is a good downdraft booth. Rent one if possible...cross draft is a second choice....but whatever you do, get some airflow...think I said that already...get some airflow...get some airflow...hatch
On the chassis parts, if the temp is cool or you use a slower hardner, have a little accelerator handy. Just add a little of that and it will set up faster for handling and the metallic may be easier to control. Everything else seems to be covered. (remember to watch the airline moisture like RocketJ2 said) overspray
I'm a total newbie when it comes to painting. I used PPG single stage chassis black on the bottom of my Olds. I had to lay on my back and roll around on the creeper to spray it. I still can't believe how forgiving that stuff is, it flowed out great and looks awesome. It's damn near idiot proof! Here's another question though. Can you spray it over top of catalized primer? I'm thinking of painting my daily.
Thanks for the input. It sounds like I have my bases covered. I am squirting primer and hopefully painting the running gear this weekend (weather permitting). I dont know what to do, this is scary, I actually am getting close to final****embly on this car
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