Metallic Paint Durability
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Metallic Paint Durability
I'm sure this has been discussed a lot previously (but I cant find any discussions in the search), but what is the durability in metallic paint versus flat paint for a new truck. I had a 86 E150 with metallic brown, and the paint rusted out after 6 or 7 years. I now have a 97 flat black van and no sign of rust yet on the body. I'm looking to buy a E150 diesel (which I hope to have for a good long time) - will staying with white, black or red non-metallic be best for the long term?
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Originally Posted by ab257z
I'm sure this has been discussed a lot previously (but I cant find any discussions in the search), but what is the durability in metallic paint versus flat paint for a new truck. I had a 86 E150 with metallic brown, and the paint rusted out after 6 or 7 years. I now have a 97 flat black van and no sign of rust yet on the body. I'm looking to buy a E150 diesel (which I hope to have for a good long time) - will staying with white, black or red non-metallic be best for the long term?
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I think there is something to paint colors high in metallics having less durability. I heard that it has to do with the way the rays of light bounce off the metallic particles that degrades the paint between the particles faster. I've had two cars that were silver metallic and both had severe case of fading and or peeling. Take a look around at the silver vehicles with paint problems. Silver is the worst.
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Originally Posted by cujo8
I don't believe there is a durability difference between metallic and non-metallic paint, but there are quality differences between different paint manufactures. The biggest factor in how durable a paint job will be is in the prep work and the use of the proper materials during the process. Once you decide on a particular manufactures paint system, stick with it from start to finish using the recommended products they suggest. Your paint job will only be as good as the weakest "link." Your expensive top-coat may not last if you use some other manufactures cheap primer for example. I would recommend you buy your paint locally if at all possible. They will be there to help you if you have any problems and if you run out of something you'll be able to get it right away.
