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Old 01-30-2009, 12:56 PM
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Well i daily drive my 72 mustang but i am going to be taking it off the road for a while because it is time for a serious restoration. I have a 72 charger with a 440 that i will be driving insted and although the interior is mostly done and the car is mechanicaly sound, it is a mixture of primer and its two previous coats of paint.... i was thinking of just going with a low budget hot rod look (because its a low budget hot rod) and flat blacking it for now. I am not looking to get a great paint job for a while because its costly and i have a few places of body work that needs to get done anyways. If i where to just rattle-can the car, what type of paint should i use? i dont want it to buddle up when i eventually paint over it, so i was originally thinking black primer, but at the same time i want something that will keep away the rust for now... any ideas? i know the car will never be a show room car, but its not ment to be its too fun to drive. i know the question is not about a mustang but any help would be fantastic, thanks guys.
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Old 01-30-2009, 01:08 PM
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No matter what kind of rattle can paint you apply now, you will need to sand it all off when you are ready for a real paint job. If you are going to do it anyway, use an enamel.
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Old 01-30-2009, 01:12 PM
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yea thats kind of what i figured....i would rather sand it off later anyways then have it rust.
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Old 01-30-2009, 01:57 PM
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Definitely! While you won't get a great finish, it sounds like you already know that and are just trying to protect the car and have a consistent color. I say go for it!
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Old 01-30-2009, 02:40 PM
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I seriously thought about it too. Check out this Duplicolor site.
http://duplicolor.anthonythomas.com/...ory.php?id=208
Pretty impressive.
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Old 01-30-2009, 08:56 PM
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Mopars look great in matte black A quick rattle can enamel job with some light sanding should have it looking fine.
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