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Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Bucks74, Oct 19, 2008.

  1. Oct 19, 2008
    Bucks74

    Bucks74 New Member

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    Would it be completely stupid to paint the jeep with refrigerator epoxy?? I want a quick and easy process but spent a year rebuilding the tub and a pair of fenders and would hate to have to repaint. The refrigerator paint is the closest thing I could find to champaign white. I've got the grill already painted and it looks pretty nice. Anyone with paint experience?? Im stuck between a professional coating and one I could wing in the garage.
     
  2. Oct 19, 2008
    uplandhawaii

    uplandhawaii BentFrame 4X4

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  3. Oct 19, 2008
    khamill

    khamill Member

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    Painted mine with tractor supply farm enamel. Cost about $22 for the gallon of paint and about the same for the hardener plus another $15 for the reducer. Bought a 2-pack of HVLP spray guns there for $50. Spent a little over $100 total

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  4. Oct 19, 2008
    jeep2003

    jeep2003 Well-Known Member

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    I havnt had the best luck with spray paint as far as longevity even an epoxy. It doesnt seal well enough to keep the bondo from absorbing water and bubbling up
     
  5. Oct 19, 2008
    1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

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    Well, Actually I think if you were to come to Aridzona for the summer you wouldn't have that problem.

    A week or two in the 120ยบ in-the-shade heat will bake that paintjob properly for you. Please note, however, that shade is extremely optional!
    R):):coffee:
     
  6. Oct 20, 2008
    joel63cj5

    joel63cj5 loose change

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    I personally would go with centari single stage enamel. two quarts should be plenty to paint tub and front clip. pretty easy to work with and not bad to do touch up on (sanding out runs and sags) pretty durable also that's just my opinion.
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  7. Oct 20, 2008
    timgr

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    Be aware of the safety issues with catalyzed paint. Catalysts contain isocyanate which can cause short- and long-term health problems if inhaled, skin contact, eyes, etc. Pros that do this wear a full face mask with external air supply, like this: http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=1808&itemType=PRODUCT

    That said, the catalyzed paints are the hardest and most durable finish you can apply DIY, AFAIK.
     
  8. Oct 22, 2008
    Bucks74

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    Good stuff. Thanks guys. Spraying is messy business. Its good to see that rolling does work. UplandHawaii,
    you finished with 1600 grit then immediately after polished is that correct?
     
  9. Oct 22, 2008
    grannyscj

    grannyscj Headed to the Yukon

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    No matter what you use I'd give it at least a month to outgas before you wax it, longer if cold. I use a company called Trinity for all my paint jobs. For around a $100 bucks they'll sell you a true gallon of urethane color and clear w/ all the fixins. Basic colors only, they keep it cheap by not getting involved in color matching. And for a jeep I shoot it and leave it, clearcoated it looks tops even w/ a little orange peel and the clear allows you to remove limb scratches easily w/ some compound. Take a look here www.paintforcars.com:v6:
     
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