paint in trunk

[fastcars]

Heres a question that has probably been asked before, but I cant seem to find it. How do you paint the trunk to look original spatter. Do you use a certain type of tip for you paint gun? I dont want to use that pray can paint. Also, whats the correct color for the gray and white?

[Toms63SSQB]

Eastwood trunk splatter spray cans works real good. It will take two cans if you decide to try the spray can. There are a 2 or 3 color combinations available.

[Tom Kochtanek]

The Eastwood products are a pretty close replica of the original splatter, and that's what I used on my 62 project. Will use it again on the next one. I recommend covering it with a clear (also a product in a rattle can from Eastwood) as the splatter is a bit water soluble and will "wash" with wetness.

I know some folks don't like anything in a rattle can, but it's quick and it's easy :).

I think Tommy Nolen (Real61SS) had a formula or process for matching the factory look, if that's what you are after. Depends on what you're trying to accomplish.

Good luck!
TomK

[real61ss]

"I think Tommy Nolen (Real61SS) had a formula or process for matching the factory look, if that's what you are after. Depends on what you're trying to accomplish."


Well.....not really, the old water based splatter paint that was originally used hasn't been available for years and I just don't like the finish that the spray cans give, so I've tired several things but it never looks quite like it did originally. Here's what I've done on the last few cars that I've restored and I've been fairly happy with the results.

Prime the trunk with a light gray primer, then get the paint store to mix some light gray enamal and shoot the trunk with this so that you have a nice gray base, then while the gray paint is still wet, mist the area with the spray cans of trunk paint to provide the splatter effect. I apply the spray cans while the enamal is still wet so that the "clods" of white that come out of the spray can have a chance to kinda sink down into the base. This seems to leave a smoother finish.

[bobs409]

Ok, the great debate, is it splatter paint or spatter paint?

I always said spatter myself. :scratch


Bob

[boxerdog]

...which ever it is, I used the Eastwood kit + their satin clear and I thought it was VERY close to the original. I don't like cans either, but it was more than good enough for the trunk and blended in easily. Took 2 cans + 2 clear to make it look right.

[Brian Thompson]

I used Zolatone..

http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=ZOL+DX1756-QT

[Tic's60]

Or take several gallon cans and poke holes in their tops and hit the bumpy roads! :rofl Perfect pattern everytime!

[fastcars]

I used Zolatone..

http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=ZOL+DX1756-QT

I did some research on the zolatone product, it seems to be pretty good. I'm giong to order some next week. Do I need any special paint tool? I have a regular HVLP gravity feed paint gun. Do I need another type of tip for it or do I just shoot it like regular paint? Do you have a picture of what your trunk looks like? I'm looking at some samples from their website and it says its warm gray with black and white flecks, but the picture looks kinda brownish to me.. thats item ZOL DX1756-QT . Looking at item ZOL DX1734-QT , that one seems to be more like it but it doesnt say its for 61 chevy. I'm looking at this page http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/trunkfinish.aspx

My trunk has been sitting in primer for about 1 year now. I ran out of primer the day I was primering the trunk so I didnt get to seal the metal good enough. For some reason, looks like a small amount of liquid got in there (mouse pee?) and is showing some surface rust. I need to get in there and finish it soon.

[Brian Thompson]

My web server is down right now, otherwise i could show you what it looks like. It does not look like the sample on their web site! It is gray, not tan like the sample shows.

Very easy to spray. I used an HVLP with a 2.0 tip to spray mine. No reducing or thinning needed. I did spray a grey basecoat with zero-rust first though. I almost used the whole quart of Zolatone to do the entire trunk area.

[fastcars]

Thanks Brian, I just bought a quart of the exact one you linked me to. I'll post a picture when I paint it.

[fastcars]

This question is for Brian. I just received the paint today and wanted to start painting tomorrow, I have a question. Since you already painted your trunk with this stuff, what primer or base coat did you use. I was just going to buy some cheap primer but it doesnt say wht kind of paint this is. I read the instructions and it says you gotta buy a specific primer from the same brand name but I'm just thinking its so they can make more money. What did you use?

[Brian Thompson]

I used Zero-Rust as my base.

Spray Cans - http://www.shop.mfgsealants.com/product.sc?categoryId=12&productId=79

Quarts - http://www.shop.mfgsealants.com/product.sc?categoryId=13&productId=88

If you use the spray can, get alot! It goes on alot thinner than the quarts do. Since you are using a gun anyway, I would just get the quart.

[fastcars]

Since I already have it primered, I dont have to use a specific primer under this basecoat, right?

[Brian Thompson]

Not sure, but I think it would be fine.

[fastcars]

I just purchased a gallon of this stuff, because I'll use it for my other cars. Now I'll just have to wait for it to come in. Thanks again for the info, I'll post pictures.