RE: [Chrysler300] Paint Type, 300-D, other early 300s?!
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RE: [Chrysler300] Paint Type, 300-D, other early 300s?!



Just an added note on durability with paints. As with any paint job, it's the preparation in particular and the quality of the materials that makes the difference. I agree, PPG makes some nice product and I've had good luck with them in both single and dual stage products. There are other manufacturers that also make high quality products of course. For cost purposes, auto manufacturers generally don't use a high grade product or lay on the clear as thick as one would like. This leads to some of the complaints offered against base-clear systems, especially on north american cars.   I'm in the single stage (old school) camp when it comes to older cars and restorations but certainly see the benefits to using multi-stage systems on newer vehicles, customs, or hot rods. I would argue that there are both high and low quality products available no matter what system you use and that paying attention to the preparation and looking at how you get the best adhesion between metal and primer and most important, between primer/sealer and paint are where you should focus your attention. Chips occur more easily when there is poor adhesion and a build up of paint.  Do your homework, talk to paint suppliers and manufacturers about what it is you're painting and what you're painting over so they can guide you in the right direction when choosing products. Sometimes, spending more money on your sealer can give you the best results.If you're going to have an acrylic enamel or acrylic eurethane enamel sprayed, try and find a painter that's been painting for many years and is familiar with painting these products, it definitely takes more skill to spray a single stage well.Ryan Hill (Vancouver)'65 Chrysler 300'68 Dodge Charger
 



To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx: MRS954@xxxxxxxxxxx: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:34:57 -0500Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Paint Type, 300-D, other early 300s?!



My black 300H has PPG "Concept" single stage paint on it. I painted it in my garage over 7 years ago. I applied 5 coats so that when I polish it each spring, I don't worry too much about burning through to the white epoxy primer/sealer. Those who've seen my car at Carlisle or?the Maine Meet?will vouch for its gleem. I've only driven the car just over 10K miles since the paint job, and it still looks fresh. I have to agree that the base-clear factory finishes on my 05 Grand Cherokee, my 06 Stratus, and my 06 Charger really suck. Each has permanent scars from bug spatter, bird droppings, and no resistance to scratches and scuffs.I recommend single stage paint, and suggest you look into the PPG Concept acrylic urethane paint. It was easy to apply, and easy to clean up. The finished result is only as good as your efforts in wet sanding, color sanding,?polishing, and glazing.Regards,Mark Souders300HMohrsville, PA[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] 





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