Best Primer/Paint

CrvnJ

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I know this is a very basic question, and one that has most certainly been answered several times in this forum, but...
What is the very best primer / paint brand to use? We are planning to use a 20 fl. oz. HVLP Gravity Feed Air Spray Gun - Central Pneumatic (Harbor Freight).
We are working on a 52 8N.
Thanks,
jc
 
Is that a loaded question? Only thing I do know is once you are done, don't leave the tractor sitting out in the weather / sun / wet / dew / frost / snow / rain / scalding sun. Even a blue tarp is hundreds of times better, just don't let it sit in direct contact with the paint month after month.
 
I agree, loaded question.

I like NAPA crossfire urethane paint for topcoats, and SATA paint guns.
 
Best primer is true epoxy--that made by PPG, Dupont, Sherwin, BASF etc. The best paint is made by the same ones, and the ones I missed. Stay away from the Farm stores.
 

The best paint is the one that works for you best in your situation. For me my 17 painting year career before moving to the body work side only? Yeah I'm getting old and can't keep up so easy! DuPont. PPP as a backup for matching issues.
Epoxy primers are good. I prefer them on fiberglass/SMC cars. But I prefer urethane primers on steel. And an etching primer on clean bare metal if the entire panel or large area is bare.
 
(reply to post at 22:44:56 01/26/17)
The best paint? Well that depends on your experience. Using a gun from Harbour Freight tells me that you probably don't paint much. Professionally anyway, so maybe an acrylic enamel may be best for you. Because if your not familiar with base-clear, it can be the worst mess you ever had to clean up. If your not trying to do a show room restoration, enamel will be fine. If you want it to last a little longer, use single stage from one of the major brands. It will cost a little more but will last longer.
 
(reply to post at 22:44:56 01/26/17)
The best paint? Well that depends on your experience. Using a gun from Harbour Freight tells me that you probably don't paint much. Professionally anyway, so maybe an acrylic enamel may be best for you. Because if your not familiar with base-clear, it can be the worst mess you ever had to clean up. If your not trying to do a show room restoration, enamel will be fine. If you want it to last a little longer, use single stage from one of the major brands. It will cost a little more but will last longer.
 

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