CARC Paint

[TROYPUSATERI]

I am rebuilding and repainting my FJ60, and wanted to use MILSPEC paint for it, I beleive its called CARC...I live in Charleston SC, and was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction to whom does this, how much is needed for this car, etc, etc...any insights would be appreciated!! Thanks....Troy

 

[PAToyota]

CARC is Chemical Agent Resistant Coating - overkill most likely for what you want.

You may want to check this out before going that route - Occupational and Environmental Exposures: CARC Paint - Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards

 

[TROYPUSATERI]

Thanks for your response..what should I be looking at then? I want the gritty texture / flat color / rust proofing qualities of the MILSPEC paint...should I be looking at powdercoating?? I am new to this paint stuff..any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated..Thanks..Troy

 

[copasspupil]

First of all, powdercoating is not indestructible. It chips, decays with road salt and unless it is trailer queen, it is not worth it.

 

[copasspupil]

Figure out your budget and go from there.

 

[G-Cat]

The CARC that the military uses is a Sherwin Williams product. It's sold by the gallon (about $75 per) and is applied straight (no thining, no hardners etc.)

The pictured MRAP was painted in MIL-DTL-53039B, Type I in Black

HTH