Advice on my paint job.

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  1. Detector New Member

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    I'm going to be painting my 1970 Mach I Calypso Coral and need some advice on which paint to use. I checked at Napa and I can get 1 gallon of acrylic enamel for $180 or Crossfire for $90. My dad who is doing the paint job seems to think I should use polyurethane.

    Any advice here?

    Thanks
    Detector, Dec 14, 2004
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  2. rbohm Founding Member

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    go with the urethane based paint as it is more durable.
    rbohm, Dec 15, 2004
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    my advice would be to get him to paint mine also :D
    65fastback2+2, Dec 15, 2004
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  4. 67GTA-FB429 New Member

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    Paint from NAPA?? WOW, I did not know that Mikey was slingin' that too.

    Go to a reputable paint store and ask them for recommendations. Here is a store locator for PPG. Most of the guys you will talk to will be very knowledable in their products, not just a counter monkey.

    http://www.ppg.com/cr-refinish/phase1/frmFindDistributor.asp

    Also, buy a book or do some on-line research, there is lots of good info out there if you are willing to spend a little time looking and reading.
    67GTA-FB429, Dec 15, 2004
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