Repaint Options

[Mark J.]

I have been discussing paint restoration options with the local paint shops and now I seek your input on the best paint for my car.

The original acrylic lacquer finish on the outer surface is dull, baked, cracked, rough, marbled into little dark balls or otherwise worn away. When I pulled the carpet away, I could see what the original finish looked like.

The paint shops I spoke with did not suggest stripping or blasting. The consensus seems to be sanding, priming and painting. The paint options appear to be either one-stage urethane or a base coat-clear coat finish.

Assuming that I will not be able to replace the original acrylic lacquer finish, I am leaning toward the one-stage urethane. The selling points are durability, sheen and cost.

What are your thoughts?

Mark R. Johnson

[Mike M.]

Re: Repaint Options

i'd chem strip it---recent discussion on this topic , this forum. then urethane it if you aren't gonna have it judged. I personally shoot lacquer(its out there) if i'm going for Duntov although ncrs seems to be relaxing their approach to urethane if "not significantly discernable from lacquer".mike

[Ed Jennings]

Re: Repaint Options

If the old paint is in the type condition you describe, I can't believe the paint shops don't want to strip it. No way would I paint over that type old paint. Get it stripped and then put a couple of coats of 2K urethane primer on it, blocking in between coats. After that, put whatever type top coat on it you want.

[Mark J.]

Once again, sage advice. Thank you. *NM*