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Let's talk about original paint, Lacquer or base coat/clear coat |
442nd914s |
Mar 8 2019, 01:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: 25-July 12 From: KC Suburb Member No.: 14,718 Region Association: None |
After 5yrs of restoration I'm at the point of painting my 73 Zambezi green. While most people would take this time to change the color or put flames, I want to keep it as much original as possible. For those who can remember original 70s Porsche paint, or those who are fortunate to have a pristine original paint on their cars......what type of paint was used in our cars? Lacquer or base coat/ clear coat? I've read articles about both pros and cons on the subject, but never have seen it with my very on eyes.
What's you guys opinion? Not only what would look good, but why would it look good and last the remaining life of the car. Keep in mind that my car will not be a daily driver, but a historic non concours show car. I plan on the occasion local drives and attending local car shows. No Peeble beach concours car shows. Thanks for your input. Much appreciated it. |
mepstein |
Jun 28 2021, 01:21 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,305 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
DuPont Imron. Super tough paint. I heard it was developed to paint commercial vehicles, planes & bridges. Not a great looking paint for a classic car.
My friend used to paint it on custom bikes. He called it “liquid death” Another friend of mine who used to paint it on usps vehicles is in remission from lung cancer. How dangerous is Imron paint? One statistic is that a single exposure gives about 10% of those exposed permanent lung damage. I repeat: Imron is not a do-it-yourself garage paint. The health hazards (permanent brain, liver and lung damage) are serious, and require professional level protection against lung and skin exposure.Apr 1, 2012 |
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