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David,

Again need to read the technical stuff at the Interlux Site. A call to their Tech Help Line might be in order. I know I will need some filler and in most cases I will be going through a lot of flapper disks to take off a lot of Red and Rust Red Lead Paint. Work needs to be done outside and not in my closed garage and need to wear a respirator to avoid inhaling lead based paint. All work to be done on a tarp so I can dispose as necessary and driveway was done afterwards.

I will need some sort of filler / high build primer in some areas. Evercoat nakes a complete line of polyester fillers that are compatible with Interlux Stuff. Just need to make sure I've got end to end compatibility with everything that is put on the car.
 
Jim_Gruber said:
David,

Again need to read the technical stuff at the Interlux Site. A call to their Tech Help Line might be in order. I know I will need some filler and in most cases I will be going through a lot of flapper disks to take off a lot of Red and Rust Red Lead Paint. Work needs to be done outside and not in my closed garage and need to wear a respirator to avoid inhaling lead based paint. All work to be done on a tarp so I can dispose as necessary and driveway was done afterwards.

I will need some sort of filler / high build primer in some areas. Evercoat nakes a complete line of polyester fillers that are compatible with Interlux Stuff. Just need to make sure I've got end to end compatibility with everything that is put on the car.
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You can try the tarp, but stuff will fly everywhere. After a good session of grinding and sanding, I use compressed air or the leaf blower to blow out the garage. the dust will be on EVERYTHING. I try to do this stuff outside when possible.
 
Just wondering what kind of roller you guy's use when you roll paint on a car. I would think there would be bits and piece's of the roller in the paint.

Kurt.
 
If you look at places like HD and Lowes you will find several grades of High Density Foam Rollers. You want a 4" roller for maximum control. Typically the high density stuff is labelled for painting Kitchen Cabinets. Applicaiton technique is pretty simple. For Rustoleum you thin 50% with Mineral Sprits and build up in layers. Don't try to apply too thickcpaint layer as the key is the ability to come back about 20 minutes after applying with an almost dry roller and wit ha very light touch, "pop" and bubbles you see if the paint. The thinner allows paint to outgas and self level. Going over another color you'll need at least 4 applications before you'll begin to see good color coverage.

Google $50 paint job for tips and techniques. Technique with Interlux varies a little but much the same. Paint thining begins at 10% down to 5% . Again Google lots of blogs devoted to this DIY Method.
 
Since you're considering boat paint I would look this up on some boat forums. They do what is called tip and roll to apply paint in a good smooth, uniform manner and it works well. The boats I've worked with have been fiberglass, but the technique is the same. A well done tip and roll with a good quality boat paint can rival spray application.
Rut
 
Rut and Jim are correct. One thing I did with my hard top was use a very high quality brush for the tipping. Interlux Brightside goes on a little thicker and leaves fewer bubbles. Remember it is the wet sanding and the buffing the gets you the great finish.
 
Thanks Paul, There is a website blog that breaks down a paint here, buff after x coats type schedule. I'll try and post it here. A BE or Spridget body is ideal for this type of application as you can work in sections. Hood and fenders one night, doors back to taillight and up to fender bead as another section. I did not use a brush for tipping Rustoleum just a foam roller. I'm going to be interested in David's results as he wil lbe many months ahead of me in this process.
 
I'm going to continue to watch this as well. When I was growing up we had an old car on an abandoned farm that the paint was wearing off of and you could see where the factory coach builders had done the paint with brushes. I'm sure when it was new it had a far better paint job than new cars today.

Kurt.
 
I used the single stage urethane from Summit Racing. About a hundred bucks for a gallon as I recall. Excellent results.
 
Bugsy in Rustoleum used just over a quart David.
 
BillW103 said:
I used one gallon for the entire car, inside, outside and under. The problem in painting is not so much in the application but keeping the air born debris and critters out of it until it dries. Nothing like having a bug do the backstroke across your new paint.
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Thanks Bill. Since you've done it, any advice for us?
 
David_Doan said:
How much paint did you use?
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I used a gallon, which was more than enough for the entire car, including engine compartment, underside of car and bonnet, and the entire passenger compartment/boot.
I have some clear to put over it all this spring, but it doesn't really need it.

Fred
 
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