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| BeatNavy |
 Apr 6 2021, 08:51 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat  Group: Members Posts: 2,962 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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I'm inching closer, ever closer at a glacial pace, to break down and learn how to paint. I'm probably going to buy a turbine HLVP setup soon. I think I've finally decided to take my car back to its original L60E, Irish Green.
Question: why can't I find a place that will mix this? I initially tried places in Maryland until I learned that one really can't buy anything other than water-based paint in Maryland. Ok, so I'm willing to drive to Delaware or Virginia. But I've called like 6 places, and while they can find L60E in their book, they don't seem to be able to mix it. I do have a place about and hour and a half away from me in VA that says he "probably" can mix it up. I'd like a little more confidence than "probably" before I take a 3 hour round trip. Totally new to this process, so I'm looking for ideas. |
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| BeatNavy |
Apr 7 2021, 05:40 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,962 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Just pulled the trigger on one of these. It's not cheap, but I'm looking forward to seeing how well it masks a newbie's lack of skill and knowledge. Some people suggest you can do a great job with the model below this, but I think Fuji recommends this one (or higher) for full car painting. I'll share my experiences.
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BeatNavy Where to Source Paint Apr 6 2021, 08:51 AM
jd74914 There is a PPG dealer nearby who can mix paint wit... Apr 6 2021, 08:56 AM Mikey914 True L60E probably has some items in it that you c... Apr 6 2021, 09:02 AM Shivers I don't know if this will help but:
"1970... Apr 6 2021, 09:11 AM jasons When I painted my car, I went to one of the best p... Apr 6 2021, 09:19 AM roblav1 The PPG dealer in Suffolk, VA mixed my paint. I g... Apr 6 2021, 09:44 AM roblav1 Also, the Black Widow HVLP gun from Harbor Freight... Apr 6 2021, 09:45 AM BeatNavy Thanks for the suggestions. I did call the nation... Apr 6 2021, 10:01 AM BeatNavy I called a couple of other shops in MD and VA toda... Apr 6 2021, 03:19 PM
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I called a couple of other shops in MD and VA tod... Apr 6 2021, 03:32 PM roblav1 When I was in the PPG store in Suffolk, they showe... Apr 6 2021, 04:05 PM BeatNavy Thanks, @914e and [b]@[url=http://www.914world.... Apr 6 2021, 04:21 PM 76-914 My only experience with a Turbine HVLP was about 2... Apr 6 2021, 04:23 PM BeatNavy
My only experience with a Turbine HVLP was about ... Apr 6 2021, 04:36 PM rudedude I just painted a 911 using a turbine and was quite... Apr 6 2021, 07:37 PM mepstein Rob - Call me if I can help with any DE shops. We ... Apr 6 2021, 07:49 PM wndsrfr Best paint I ever got was Glasurit...15 years ago ... Apr 6 2021, 07:57 PM BeatNavy Thanks, Mark / John. Mark, I called two of the Ka... Apr 7 2021, 05:53 AM mepstein When you think you found the right paint, buy a sm... Apr 7 2021, 07:28 AM BeatNavy
When you think you found the right paint, buy a s... Apr 7 2021, 07:36 AM BeatNavy @wndsrfr from the BASF website you posted I found... Apr 7 2021, 07:28 AM mepstein
[b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s... Apr 7 2021, 07:38 AM BeatNavy Thanks, Mark, I appreciate the offer. I'll le... Apr 7 2021, 07:44 AM bbrock I can't offer anything new here but will share... Apr 7 2021, 07:55 AM StarBear
I can't offer anything new here but will shar... Apr 7 2021, 12:21 PM BillJ
I can't offer anything new here but will shar... Apr 8 2021, 05:59 AM bbrock
Did you happen to save the formulas that they pro... Apr 8 2021, 07:42 AM BillJ
Did you happen to save the formulas that they pr... Apr 8 2021, 01:43 PM mgarrison I found Ravenna Green at this site:
https://www.a... Apr 7 2021, 09:56 AM BillC I've been getting the paint for the dapo-speci... Apr 7 2021, 11:46 AM 930cabman Our 356SC is factory Irish Green and has been spot... Apr 7 2021, 12:24 PM worn I have had good luck with PPG paint. Expensive st... Apr 7 2021, 04:40 PM worn
Just pulled the trigger on one of these. It... Apr 7 2021, 06:06 PM jd74914
Just pulled the trigger on one of these. It... Apr 8 2021, 07:25 AM john77 @[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showu... Jun 14 2021, 06:46 PM BeatNavy
[b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s... Jun 15 2021, 06:56 AM john77 @[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showu... Jun 15 2021, 01:19 PM BeatNavy
[b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s... Jun 15 2021, 02:01 PM Freezin 914 :popcorn: Apr 7 2021, 06:20 PM 930cabman Is anyone making the original synthol enamel singl... Jun 14 2021, 03:37 PM Superhawk996 Orange peel is free all day long if you want it. ... Jun 14 2021, 03:57 PM windforfun Try paintscratch.com. They matched my marathon bl... Jun 14 2021, 04:56 PM Front yard mechanic Try TPC global / auto color library. mfg. code 6... Jun 14 2021, 09:09 PM rjames Wahoo!
:Qarl: :headbanger: Jun 15 2021, 01:41 PM 930cabman Is anyone using single stage? as opposed to base/c... Jun 15 2021, 04:20 PM crash914 Try Marty's auto paint in Baltimore/Rosedale.
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