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Re: Opinions on Summit racing paint?
I used Summit base and clear on my 70', first time painter and feel if there are any faults in it, it was me! Two years later and it still looks good to me!! Oh, and head over to the "Paint & Body" section here, two or three Master Painter who can help out, I spent my whole time there during my paint job....
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Re: Opinions on Summit racing paint?
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Re: Opinions on Summit racing paint?
First time paint, and you did Black? You, my friend, have cohonas the size of basketballs.
Great job! Back to the original post Prep work is what determines the end result. Take your time. As far as where to get the paint? Go to a couple local body shops and ask where they get their paint. Go with a local supplier |
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Marianna Arkansas
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Re: Opinions on Summit racing paint?
I just carried a friend/customer to the paint place I use, we got a gal of victory red and 2 quarts of tan, 2 gal of MR 186 reducer and MC161 Omni plus clear and a quart of clear hardner and it was $599.95. that is with my shop number placed in the account line. The $86 dollar gal of clear with out my number in the computer was like $115. Just an idea of what stuff is going for. Jim
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Re: Opinions on Summit racing paint?
I read somewhere that it's made by Kirker but there isn't any proof. Word of mouth I guess. I have used their single stage black on some suspension parts for a hot rod I'm building and plan to use one of their colors for the body too. It turned out really nice on the suspension parts I did. Here's a picture of the front axle...
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Location: jackson MO
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Re: Opinions on Summit racing paint?
I have used quite a bit of the summit single stage product. Most of it is made by kirker. I think some of the base clear is made by sherwin williams. I am very happy with it. The one gripe I would have it that it is difficult to get sanding scratches out while color sanding. But once its polished right, it is tough as woodpecker lips. I did my buddies s10 with it and he had rottweilers that he hauled around all the time. I just knew they would tear up the tops of the bed sides, and they didn't touch it. For the money, I don't think it can be beat.
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Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Re: Opinions on Summit racing paint?
Acrylic Urethane (your link says it is) is a widely known chemistry when it comes to making paint. I'd compare it to beer... every brand is good... just keep asking enough people.
As far as durability, Acrylic Urethane is at the lower end while BC/CC urethane systems are far more durable, easy to fix, easy to polish etc. but it does cost more. If you are going flat finish, you'll have to stay with Acrylic Urethane (experts will disagree but then again, they are experts who know how to spray a flat clear...not for the faint of heart!). Just know that the more you touch, wash or wipe your flat finish, you're going to polish it and it will get shiny spots. Your best chance of success is to get to know your local paint supplier like others have said. Go in, take pictures of what you're painting, tell teh story...they should be willing to listen and coach you. If they aren't, leave and go down the street to the next store. Don't get hung up on brand... it's just another beer company!
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Re: Opinions on Summit racing paint?
Summit racing paint, I had great luck using it.
I did a two tone with red pinstripes painted in. ![]() ![]() I will be using it again.
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