Some painting questions...

[MSeriesRebuild]

Thanks guys, ill probably stick away from gillespie now

You know the Gillespie paints are not bad paints. I've been using gp for about 15 years off and on. It works good, sprays nice and holds up well to the elements. I have nothing bad to say about the paint. Whether you are painting a house or an army truck the keys to a good paint job is preperation and primer. The top coat isn't going to be anygood no matter what paint you use if the prep and primer sucked. For the cost of the GP paint even with shipping you may find it less money out of pocket than the local paint shop because with the GP paint you have paint and thinner. With other systems you have paint, reducer, hardner, flatner, catalist etc etc. The paint per gallon may be less money than the GP w/shipping but by the time you add everything else in your way more expensive. Plus I've found that the GP paint tends to be more "flexible" where as many of the new systems will chip and crack when struck. I don't have the visuals to make my point but hopefully you can understand what I'm trying to say. I don't have any vested interest in GP paint I just think it's a good product for a good price.

It is what it is, and granted a decent product for the price. Its technology is years behind the times of better products as with many things these days. An in depth study of modern paint technology will reveal that to you quickly. It all should hinge on the quality of the job you desire. The most durable paints are members of the urethane family as they cure into a crosshatched coating that is far more abrasive and scratch resistant than Gillespie. This is not to say it won't scratch, any surface can be scratched, but there is a much better chance a minor scuff could be buffed out than the same scuff on Gillespie. More expensive, of course they are, it's all in what a person wants to spend; if you are looking for a bargain, forget quality; bargain prices and quality do not mix these days. If you are seeking a more durable surface, do your homework and go with a better, more advanced product. Prep is the name of the game, slack on that and quality is over before you start.

[98taco3]

The shop did recommend napa brand paint, i guess its what they usually use. OD is something they havent sprayed so he wasnt quite sure about it. Im going to get ahold of him this next week and talk to him a bit more in depth. Also need to run by napa and figure out my costs on supplies.