I'm repairing an old VW Beetle and need to paint various panels etc. I know exactly what colours I'd like, paint codes etc, but is there a good online supplier of automotive paints? (NOT aerosol cans!)
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Automotive paint suppliers - online ?
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formatting link
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nice one thanks.
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Unless I'm missing something, they don't appear to do cellulose. Or are modern water based paints suitable for DIY now?
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Where did the poster state he wanted cellulose?
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Well, it's likely his old Beetle was painted with this, and it's a suitable DIY paint.
Of course if you no nothing about DIY spraying that would explain things.
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Matching 2-pac will be available. Always used 2-pac to spray my projects although they have been newer cars. Friend used 2-pac who restores Campers / Beetles
All comes down to what you class as "DIY Spaying" If I were to do it myself I would still want to use a decent gun, compressor and masks i.e. not far off what the pros use.
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I didn't say I wanted cellulose, but then again I didn't say I didn't! ;-)
As it happens, I'm not trying to colour match the old colour. Eventually it will all be re-sprayed. I have a decent compressor, spray gun etc, and a windproof garage. The cars not worth much, so I'm really doing it as a project to test my skills.
Any advice on 2-pack or cellulose that anyone has to offer greatly received.
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You need a bit more than a mask for older two pack paint. Which is why I asked about the water based stuff.
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...and if the OP has access to a proper spray oven with the correct filtration / respiration equipment etc. he would not be asking were to buy the frigging paint!...
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didn't!
As for 2k paint, unless you own or have access to the correct equipment (and if you did you would not be asking for advise here...) you should forget any thoughts about using 2k paint, 2k paint is _NOT_ for DIY use.
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You also need a bit more than an mask and spray booth for water base paint...
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Which means the only practical stuff for DIY is still cellulose?
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What is it about water based that makes it not suitable for the home? Does it *have* to be baked? Just had the SD1 painted in this stuff.
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There needs to be an air flow (of 'clean' air) around the vehicle AIUI, also it needs to be warm air at certain periods, then you still have the lacquer.
The thing about water base is not the removal of the two part mix but the removal of the solvent, which is what is doing the damage to the environment [1]. Cellulose is still very much a problem in that respect, but it doesn't have the greater health risks that 2k paint does, so is the better of the 3 (or 4) evil's for DIY use - if you must do your own spraying.
[1] it's been estimated that some large paint shops could 'exhaust' a *tonne* or more of thinners into the air over a 12 month period, that is a lot of solvent chucked into the air!- Vote on answer
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Mine appears to be a solid colour with no lacquer. This is what surprised me.
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Any idea what make of paint was used ?
Also, how is the SD1, got it back together yet ?:~)
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No - but I'll be seeing them later so can ask.
Pretty well. Jobs left are to paint the door widow frames. They originally had some form of chemical black finish which has gone splodgy grey in places, so I'll just do it with matt black paint. Also to find a better double sided sticky for the door mouldings - they have a slightly raised lip round the edges so need a thick type. I've found a thick type, but it's too thick. ;-). I've also found a near right twin gold coach line on a roll, but ain't too confident of my abilities to apply it neatly.