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bhemingson 02-17-2017 12:11 AM

PPG Omni
 
Can I get some advice from someone who has used it? How easy is it to spray ? How good is the coverage and how easy is it to buff out mistakes? My truck is dark blue and white.

Foot Stomper 02-17-2017 12:28 AM

Re: PPG Omni
 
Because you are in Canada the Omni sold here is a low VOC version of the Omni sold in the USA. It won't cover very good so you'd be better off buying a top of the line base coat and using a generic clear like 5 Star Euro clear. Or consider a good single stage like BASE UNO.

bhemingson 02-17-2017 12:55 AM

Re: PPG Omni
 
Thanks. I was hoping it was okay as Lordco sells it and that would be convenient for me. I
I prefer something where I can get any supplies locally

Foot Stomper 02-17-2017 10:15 AM

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White and Peters has a store in Coquitlam would benefit you with very experienced staff and tech support. I pretty know pretty much all the paint distributors in the lower mainland so PM me if you'd like to chat.

Gmc.guy 02-19-2017 04:29 PM

Re: PPG Omni
 
Last summer I used a medium blue single stage Omni from Carlson on a truck of my dads. We would have used a bc/cc but it was a budget build for a truck that was going to be driven and get chips and rust out again in ten years anyway. I found I had to over reduce it to get it to lay flat otherwise it would pile up droplets. I did match reducer and hardener to temp. It covered well. Don't take my advice 100%, I have done a half dozen decent paint jobs not high class but respectable. Kind of self taught to save money kind of guy. I'll try to find some pictures

Gmc.guy 02-19-2017 04:52 PM

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This was 2 light coats and a full wet coat. We didn't have to buff any mistakes but the coverage was fine over light primer. I'll try to remember to get a picture of it next time I'm down there now that it's together again. I'll try to get a good shot of the hood in the sun. It turned out pretty good

Foot Stomper 02-19-2017 05:31 PM

Re: PPG Omni
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Gmc.guy (Post 7863464)
Last summer I used a medium blue single stage Omni from Carlson on a truck of my dads.

I used to work for Carlson until recently and they don't sell PPG. I wonder what brand of paint you purchased?

Gmc.guy 02-19-2017 06:03 PM

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It was Omni. I bought it at the store at 51 ave and 97 st I think

Gmc.guy 02-19-2017 06:04 PM

Re: PPG Omni
 
I'll see if dad can tell me what it is for sure, he has the extra on a shelf

Gmc.guy 02-19-2017 06:11 PM

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Sorry. I apologize. It was Uno HD, My mistake. Made by BASF. I thought it was Omni this whole time

Foot Stomper 02-20-2017 12:26 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gmc.guy (Post 7863531)
Sorry. I apologize. It was Uno HD, My mistake. Made by BASF. I thought it was Omni this whole time

No problem. :metal:
Uno is a great hiding single stage. It's what I'm using in my truck.

Gmc.guy 02-20-2017 01:24 PM

Re: PPG Omni
 
Yes. It did want to lay thick. I way over reduced it to get it to lay flat. We were happy with how it came out.

dracko 02-26-2017 06:37 PM

Re: PPG Omni
 
This Uno HD sounds like a decent single stage, please throw some more pics of that truck up if you get a chance, be great to see how it looks.
Thanks

Foot Stomper 02-26-2017 07:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dracko (Post 7870433)
This Uno HD sounds like a decent single stage, please throw some more pics of that truck up if you get a chance, be great to see how it looks.
Thanks

It's in epoxy primer currently but should be seeing some color this spring.

Gmc.guy 02-27-2017 11:33 PM

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I don't have any finished pictures yet but I'll throw up what I have here I did the body work and mock up on this other frame while the original frame was getting done.

Gmc.guy 02-27-2017 11:37 PM

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You can see we didn't fix all the little dents inside the bed near the back. I jambed everything and then we put the truck together, then full paint. I'd say it's a real good paint to mix spray and leave it. Real easy to work with

dracko 03-01-2017 10:01 AM

Re: PPG Omni
 
Thanks for posting up some pics it looks like an excellent product. Nice work on that square body too. I dig that blue.

Gmc.guy 08-24-2017 01:44 AM

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Before final paint

Gmc.guy 08-24-2017 01:48 AM

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Sorry I didn't realize it was February last time I posted here

Gmc.guy 08-24-2017 02:09 AM

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I'll try to find some more here


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