Paint Talk

[68Nwprt]

What type of exterior body paint was applied from the factory for Chrysler products from early 60's to early 70's. What would be the closest material available today?

 

[67Monaco]

Enamel I believe. You might be able to get away with lacquer if you can find it. Else you're looking at a single stage urethane.

 

[68Nwprt]

I'm leaning towards a single stage paint job . I would like to duplicate as close to factory look as possible.

 

[bluefury361]

Chrysler switched to acrylic enamel in 1967.
Depending on what you plan to do with your car ...... You going to drive it...? Then use Base/clear. Theres a reason acrylic enamels and especially lacquer has been replaced.

I used base/clear on the Admiral and if you don't final cut & buff then it looks identical to a factory, (pos), paint finish. I didn't paint the jambs and can't see the difference in shade or texture.
Advantage to base/clear is the UV protection and ease of maintenance.

 

[Big_John]

The cars were finished in acrylic enamel.

You can still buy enamel paint and use a hardener. Somebody in the business can comment better on availability on the local level. I do know you can buy it online. Restoration Shop

Lacquer is pretty much gone.

I'm with Will though... Base coat/clear coat is the way to go.

 

[68Nwprt]

Theres a reason acrylic enamels and especially lacquer has been replaced.

What are the reasons,environmental?

Base /clear is easier to apply and more forgiving, hands down. I'm trying to achieve the look of a clean survivor rather than a restored vehicle.

 

[67Monaco]

Agreed 2 stage base clear is the way to go but if you're looking for a more correct look, single stage is the only to get there.

 

[commando1]

Single stage urethane...

 

[68Nwprt]

The cars were finished in acrylic enamel.

You can still buy enamel paint and use a hardener. Somebody in the business can comment better on availability on the local level. I do know you can buy it online. Restoration Shop

Thanks, I think you've helped me make my decision. I've been thinking about this for a long time.