I'm painting my truck with an implement paint.
I haven't settled on a brand yet but would like more color options than what some of these offer, or find a place to mix a color. If there is a place that will mix any color you bring in, I would love to know..

Which implement paint would you go with and why? Add yours here since I am not familiar with the various options available.
rustoleum - lots of colors to choose from
majic - replaced valspar at Tractor supply, basic color options
ace rust stop - relabeled rustoleum? lots of colors and custom color mix
sherwin williams industrial paint -? know nothing about it probably most expensive out of all implement paint options?
valspar - not sure if it's sold locally anymore or if it is even sold still.

 

What's your idea behind using implement paint for your truck?

 

cheap protective coat.
I bought it with only primer on it so I need to protect it before winter hits.
It's a firewood truck so stuff hitting it driving through wood trails will happen.
It will be doing work and I don't want to stress over "watching the paint" or how fast I trashed that "cheap auto paint job" With tractor/implement paint I won't care as much.

 

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While I do use regular single stage and base/clear automotive paints, I use the Majic brand for frames, etc due to it's very robust resin system, price and end results.
Always use their catalyst and their reducer.
I have mixed up some nice colors using various colors, to attain colors they don't have in their line. Just use their paints to create the new color.
It is great for "work vehicles" due to how tough it is.
Will it be like a regular base/clear? NO, but using the catalyst and reducer, some good gun work, provides a good gloss for work vehicles that don't require monthly maintaining, set out in the elements, etc.
Last year, did a friends old Astro van for his work. It was a metallic shade of dark blue. Mixed their black and some Ford blue, and was a match, just no metallic in it. He ran it all winter, never washed, and when he did this spring, looked like the day I painted it.
It will polish up nicely, but doesn't need regular polishing, just a coat of wax or sealant after it has 30 day cure time.
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I think we're on the same page Dusty.

Your poll is closed but you might go to a Ben Moore paint store and look at Super Spec P22.
It is a urethane/alkyd industrial coating that can be mixed in a multitude of colors.

I'm going to use it on my work truck with the addition of some InslX catalyst/hardener and toluene as reducer.

 

I goofed on the poll I believe. Thought I set it to expire several months from now but I must have put the parameter in wrong.
Good deal I will read up on it. Anything that I can have custom mixed is a big plus.
Thanks for the input.

 

Here is the PDF; http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...52434380,d.dmg

You are looking for the Alkyd Gloss (P22) on the DTM (direct to metal) page; Product Catalog

 

AG111/Tractorkote

Limited colors, but seems pretty tough, and reasonable in price. High solid content.

 

If you're planning on spraying then I'd recommend my favorite. It's a Dupont Product called IMRON. You can buy it in a good variety of colors and even finishes. (gloss, semi or flat) I've used it on work trucks and suspension and frame parts. Even sprayed it over the top of bedliner once because the guy didn't like the color of the liner. I've mostly sprayed black(flat) and Pepsi blue for some projects for out local police. Comes in a 2 part, paint hardener. They make an accelerator additive that I would recomend since this stuff does have a tendency to dry slowly. Just wash, scuff, mask and spray. IMRON will stick to just about anything with minimal prep. Any Autobody paint supply should be able to their hands on some.

 

Imron is an old school urethane.
It does stick to everything and is very tough.

Be careful because the isocyanurate hardener WILL kill you if you don't have the proper respirator.

 

Ye, a paint booth does come in hand for that. I'm still getting overspray off my glasses from the last frame I did. 3 months ago.

 

Cyanide is nothing for the amateur to screw around with in his garage.
You could poison your whole family.

 

Imron is a great paint. I suggest if you are using truck for hauling firewood,etc.,to just go to tactor-supply and get something that is close to color you want ,add the valspar catalyst and paint the truck very cheaply.
I see you are in Ohio....probably too cold to paint unless you have heat in shop to paint. I think if prep is minimal,then keep cost down and just re-primer till spring.
Then paint the truck and do alot more prep.

 

here is my 2 cents worth
I painted mine with rustoleum 3 years ago with satin black still looks great