Thread: Who has Painted and who has Paid?

As a matter of interest what did the factory use back then

Originally Posted by AndyG

As a matter of interest what did the factory use back then

No idea, probably aircraft paint!

I think you need to go here--

My 1955 86" rebuild.

and read how its done in a backyard.
even hints on compressor size and paint mixtures

you up for 500 odd posts??
mind you, the end is worth it.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

No idea, probably aircraft paint!

I believe the prototypes used A/C cockpit paint, but not the production vehicles.
Now awaiting a great bucket of scorn to be poured on me

If you are going to spray it get an "upside down" spray gun.They are cheap and much easier to use than a normal gun.They dont need as much air to run them either.
Ive painted with both,would never use an old fashiond gun again
Andrew

Thanks for the gun tip Andrew, I was going to use my suction gun but will buy a new Gravity gun.

Ive settled on Protek 363 ,
363 Automotive Enamel | Protec - The Clear Choice
Single pack spraying enamel, (which means I can paint over previously painted surfaces ) , and also have the option to add 500ml of 369 UAE (Urethane Additive). to 4L of 363 which converts it into a 2 pack ,

sounds like the way to go .

Originally Posted by goingbush

Because of the toxicity , Im in a estate type residential area with mainly retiree neighbours ( usually home) I don't have a spray booth , and the clean up will be a pita, Also two pack is totally wrong on a 40+ year old LandRover , This thing will have ripples and dents all over it and a thick high gloss finish is just going to be wrong .

this is the finish I'll be aiming for

Two-pack is available in whatever finish you want, matte, satin, semi-gloss, gloss, high gloss, glazey drunk eyes, sweaty forehead sheen blah blah... basically whatever you want.

Enamel is a bad idea, as then when it's time to be repainted it has to be entirely stripped, or painted again with the same crud. It does however stick to anything and everything.

Paint a Land Rover one panel at a time, even modern Defenders were painted entirely un-assembled. (On a big frame).

mate just use dulux metal shield in whatever colour you want
but I would use a hvlp spray gun high pressure low volume
good luck