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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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Guys, I just managed to score time in a paint booth from a friend's fabrication company, and I have a couple days to decide on a good paint to order. I'm looking for a plain white automotive paint that is economical but will last a good while. It can be single stage or base/clear, whatever is cheap and will produce a decent 5 foot paint job that wont flake off in a year. Also needs to work with a flex additive for the GT effects (I'm assuming). Any recommendations?
Old Dec 29, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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PPG omni is good for the primers and bases but not the clear. Need to step up to a higher line for the clear. Ive had some good luck with some clear from US Chemical lately.
Old Dec 30, 2011 | 12:28 AM
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I painted an old Z28 a few years ago with Dupli Color Paint Shop Finish System. It was a duriable paint. And didn't break the bank. Heres a link to their sight.

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/psFinishSystem/
Old Dec 31, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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a good single stage urethane from any of the big names is best imo

i used to use a product called "glasurit" or something like that , i wanna say it was ppg but it was a while ago

you'll get a better finish IMO over base/clear
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