Auto-Air Colors being sold in Eastwood..

[bhsmith]

Gentlemen,

Do any of you have any experiance with the above mentioned paints. From there discriptions they appear to be waterbased colors that require a clear top coat. Have any of you shot/seen these paints and how do they look? I was thinking of using them to reapint my Spitfire. Waterbased color coat would be easier/safer for the DIYer (will still need the same precautions for the clear coat).

Brian

[Dennis N. Schmidt]

No personal experience with them but from surfing the net it appears that people either love or hate them. The guys painting motorcycles seem to like them more than the people painting larger items like cars.

[X711]

Hi Yes I have used Auto-Air colors.

The color sprays on a little blotchy from the gun so you have to
do a number of passes but it drys flat. The paint does not have
a particular window that you need to let it set for before you apply
a top clear coat.

The auto air color is similar to BASF who also do a water based paint
but is alot less expensive.

One thing I loved about the paint was there is little or no smell from
the paint, so it would be perfect for painting in your garrage or other
similar place. The paint also flash's off fast and drys fast at around
70 degrees.

The other cool thing is gun cleanup is simple, Just use clean warm water.

On the web I found dixi art supply to offer the best price on this
water based automotive paint.

The water based stuff is catching on here in the states at the body/custom shop level. Large car manufacturers here are using it to paint their trucks cars etc.

Best regards,,,,,,,,,, X

[barthmonster]

It could be useful for the home-garage guy too as we don't have air breathing systems. Now, one question?? Is it harder or easier to lay the metallics and/or pearls from auto-air than normal urethane for say a beginner... If its easier, that might be another advantage...

[Len]

It could be useful for the home-garage guy too as we don't have air breathing systems. Now, one question?? Is it harder or easier to lay the metallics and/or pearls from auto-air than normal urethane for say a beginner... If its easier, that might be another advantage...

Don't be fooled by using water based color, it still needs to be cleared and the clear is the dangerous part.

[X711]

The stuff is pre mixed, you can spray the pearl or met based paint just the
same as the simple solid color paint. Its pretty cool,

The stuff is only $5 for a small 4oz bottle, so for the price its worth a try.
If it works for you, you could opt to purchase a gallon.

X

[X711]

Don't be fooled by using water based color, it still needs to be cleared and the clear is the dangerous part.

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Len is very correct, You will need to clear it so that means some sort of
breather or face mask and experience in laying down clear coat.

Thanks ... X

[Singedfur]

Why can't/don't they offer a water-based clear? What is it about clear that makes it so nasty?

Patricia Brown

[wes292]

clears have nasty carcinogens that can be ingested via breathing and pore saturation and even through the tear ducts.hope i spelled that right!!

[68-chevyman]

Not trying to get off the subject but I refinished the oak stairs in my house with some water base jim floor finish. I think it was called Dimond or something. Anyway it is waterproof and clear and dosn't smell bad. I guess my point is that it might be avilable in the future for cars.

[Len]

Not trying to get off the subject but I refinished the oak stairs in my house with some water base jim floor finish. I think it was called Dimond or something. Anyway it is waterproof and clear and dosn't smell bad. I guess my point is that it might be avilable in the future for cars.

Many times you'll find a furniture finish isn't designed to withstand weather or UV from the sun.

[gtcway]

Many times you'll find a furniture finish isn't designed to withstand weather or UV from the sun.

Target Coatings makes a waterbased coating that can be used on exterior wood surfaces. I'm not sure of the longevity, but it's a step in the right direction. It has good scratch resistance, non-yellowing, UV resistance and can be sanded and buffed. I've never used it but plan to soon for some kitchen cabinets. Probably won't be long before we start seeing automotive waterbased clears.

http://www.targetcoatings.com/products/coatings/em.html

[Len]

Target Coatings makes a waterbased coating that can be used on exterior wood surfaces. I'm not sure of the longevity, but it's a step in the right direction. It has good scratch resistance, non-yellowing, UV resistance and can be sanded and buffed. I've never used it but plan to soon for some kitchen cabinets. Probably won't be long before we start seeing automotive waterbased clears.

http://www.targetcoatings.com/products/coatings/em.html


I just purchased a quart of water based clear that was recommended by a sign painter. He said it holds up very well and is quite flexible when it dries. I got it a couple weeks ago but haven't had a chance to play with it yet.

[X711]

Hey len I would love to see your opinion on that clear, how it sprays etc.

Thanks ... X

[gtcway]

I just purchased a quart of water based clear that was recommended by a sign painter. He said it holds up very well and is quite flexible when it dries. I got it a couple weeks ago but haven't had a chance to play with it yet.

What brand was the paint you got? Was it Frog Juice? I have a vinyl cutter and do some vinyl graphics for cars and boats. I've heard alot about it but never had a need to use it yet. It's supposed to be good to cover printed vinyl graphics.

[Len]

Yes, that's the stuff. It doesn't sound very appetizing but I'm hoping that it works.