Notices
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Fat Fendered and Classic Ford Trucks

paint

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 07:45 PM
  #1  
zombiefied 247's Avatar
zombiefied 247
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
From: Columbus Indiana
paint

Has anyone used any of the paint products that summit racing is offering now?????
 
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:35 PM
  #2  
carnut122's Avatar
carnut122
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,352
Likes: 1
From: Waleska, GA
I used it on my S-10 and my Fiero(practicing up to paint my F100). I had trouble laying it on correctly and I ended up with more runs than I would have liked. I'm a relative amateur (my 3rd and 4th vehicles), I shot them in my driveway (just like my F100), and the weather was quite hot, so I shot them first thing in the morning. So, if you have more experience, a better set-up, and more forgiving temperatures, you might do better. After I used the Summit paint, I shot my F100 with Eastwood's single stage, and I'm MUCH happier with the results of that shoot.
 
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:52 PM
  #3  
reed1951's Avatar
reed1951
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 0
From: Bristol TN.
Originally Posted by carnut122
I used it on my S-10 and my Fiero(practicing up to paint my F100). I had trouble laying it on correctly and I ended up with more runs than I would have liked. I'm a relative amateur (my 3rd and 4th vehicles), I shot them in my driveway (just like my F100), and the weather was quite hot, so I shot them first thing in the morning. So, if you have more experience, a better set-up, and more forgiving temperatures, you might do better. After I used the Summit paint, I shot my F100 with Eastwood's single stage, and I'm MUCH happier with the results of that shoot.
Hey carnut, I saw your pics in your gallery. Is that just a single stage and no clear coat? It looks pretty shiny. Looks great. I'm thinking about using eastwood single stage when the time comes.
 
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 09:38 PM
  #4  
topmoo's Avatar
topmoo
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,222
Likes: 6
From: Houston
I used Eastwood single stage urethane on mine and like it. I am still undecided on whether to shoot clear coat on top of it, but leaning on not. I am an amateur with automotive paint, but have shot many hundreds of gallons of lacquer on furniture and cabinets.
 
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 10:12 PM
  #5  
reed1951's Avatar
reed1951
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 0
From: Bristol TN.
Topmoo, what color blue did you use?
 
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 11:50 PM
  #6  
GTStang's Avatar
GTStang
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
Summit Brand paint is rebranded Kirker paint and I think so is Eastwood's. If you buy some I'd recommend buying Kirker it's a little cheaper. The base/color coverage is not as good as higher end lines but comparable to the big boys cheaper lines PPG Omni, Dupont Nason, etc. I always like to shoot clear over my single stage jobs.I always have better gloss and depth after and then have plenty to cut and buff later.

Kirker's clear is not bad but I think PPG's Omni AU clear is much better for similar kind of money. So if you decided to shoot clear over it I recommend going to PPG Omni AU clear. This is a really good budget combination.

If you want you could goto SPI's clear which is nice for the money but be warned just like all the other very good clears it's not as user friendly as something like the Omni or Kirker clear.
 
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 05:29 PM
  #7  
zombiefied 247's Avatar
zombiefied 247
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
From: Columbus Indiana
thanks for the info folks
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
unioncreek
Paint & Bodywork
10
Jan 2, 2020 12:46 PM
The_Scatch
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Jun 14, 2019 09:45 PM
ssj7kids
Paint & Bodywork
5
Jun 16, 2009 09:55 PM
Doop Oliver
Paint & Bodywork
13
Feb 19, 2007 08:40 AM
jsutton
Paint & Bodywork
2
Mar 13, 2006 08:14 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:13 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE