Narrowing down that I am going to paint the 40 myself and wanted to get some advice from those who have used both. Whats better and which one will I have better luck on the first time. Only planning on using a single stage with either, no clear coat. Thanks in advance.
Urethane or Enamel
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Enamel...i like the Napa Crossfire personally.
I've been using the Napa crossfire urethane on all my projects for the last 5 years or so. Seems to be pretty forgiving, and it wet sands and buffs out nice. I painted my 40 with it.
+1 urethane.....enamal is old school
Urethane
I believe urethane dries a lot harder than enamel Cross fire is a great product, but the last 2 vehicles i have sprayed i have used Sherwin Williams Automotive Products and man it covers great.
I believe urethane dries a lot harder than enamel Cross fire is a great product, but the last 2 vehicles i have sprayed i have used Sherwin Williams Automotive Products and man it covers great.
polyurethane... that's whats used on planes. Lots of abuse there.
two part mix, always looks shinny. Truly the wet look.
two part mix, always looks shinny. Truly the wet look.
Along with my cruiser hobby, i am what might be called a serious home shop machinist. I've rebuilt several machines when i was turned on to two part polyurethane paints. As Brownbear indicated, this stuff is awesome. The main problem with milling machines,lathes, and grinders are the hot chips/sparks that comes with machining parts from steel. The hot chips simply burn/melt into the paint. The stuff is extremely resiliant. Even spilled acid on a pan that had been sprayed. It fizzed and boiled up however it wiped right off with no damage to the paint. The automoivate paint store said they supply this paint to marine applications in our area. EXTREMELY durable. I painted a 550 gallon fuel tank and stand which sits out in our 120degree summers and all winter. It's been over five years and the tank is as shiny as the day i painted it. Downside-spendy. Good luck
I concur with brownbear on this one for sure.
