Water based paints?
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Water based paints?
Hey Guys
Has anyone here ever used the new(er) water based paints?
I have been looking at the auto air colors website,and the stuff looks like it would be real easy to use?
My biggest question is: are looks deceiving? is it really harder to use,and how do the product last in the real world?
The paint is put on first and then covered with a urethane clear coat. Seems like it would last a while with the clear coat on top.
Any Help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jim
Has anyone here ever used the new(er) water based paints?
I have been looking at the auto air colors website,and the stuff looks like it would be real easy to use?
My biggest question is: are looks deceiving? is it really harder to use,and how do the product last in the real world?
The paint is put on first and then covered with a urethane clear coat. Seems like it would last a while with the clear coat on top.
Any Help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jim
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This is from my limited experience with waterbased paints:
They want alot of CFM to be laid on properly. Take forever to dry enough to put the clear ontop of. And if the waterbased base isnt totally dry then the urethane has a tendancy to "eat" into it. Some sort of chemical reaction takes place.
They want alot of CFM to be laid on properly. Take forever to dry enough to put the clear ontop of. And if the waterbased base isnt totally dry then the urethane has a tendancy to "eat" into it. Some sort of chemical reaction takes place.
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Water based paints
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What kind of paint do you usually use? Don't have a lot of money, and the thoughts of paying someone to do it isn't too appealing.
I'm a first time painter,so I'm trying to get as much info so I get it close to right the first time. any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
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What kind of paint do you usually use? Don't have a lot of money, and the thoughts of paying someone to do it isn't too appealing.
I'm a first time painter,so I'm trying to get as much info so I get it close to right the first time. any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
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Honda (in Talledega, Alabama) is very proud of their waterbased painting system. From what I've heard, they were the first to use it for the entire vehicle.
I suspect they would not have gone that route if not for the EPA.
Bob
I suspect they would not have gone that route if not for the EPA.
Bob
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Autoaircolors (.com) is another supplier, and they have a lot of info at their website. However, since they're tooting their own horn, you won't hear anything bad about their product (from them).
I looked into it a while back - search for posts on AAC...& you'll find more info.
Broncr
I looked into it a while back - search for posts on AAC...& you'll find more info.
Broncr
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I stick with the more popular Laquer based systems like, DuPont, PPG, House of Kolor, Sikkens.
It is what I was brought up using, and its what I know. Waterbased paints were tried on a couple of my murals, they might be different on a all over paint job, or something bigger than a small part of a hood or deck lid.
It is what I was brought up using, and its what I know. Waterbased paints were tried on a couple of my murals, they might be different on a all over paint job, or something bigger than a small part of a hood or deck lid.
