Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

[mr911er]

Hi everyone

Got some great advice on here a while ago about painting with cans - I sprayed the wheels of my 1982 Porsche 911 with some great results.

I am now considering painting an area on the bodywork as I managed to put some nasty scratches in the scuttle when trying to repair the wipers. I have been quoted £175 to get it done professionally, but thought it would be fun to do it myself. this is what I have in mind:

Rub down the area with 400 grit until smooth
Clean with detergent, then solvent wipe, then tack cloth
Mask up
Spray with grey primer
Leave overnight
Rub down lightly with 800 grit
Clean with detergent, solvent wipe, tack cloth
Apply top coat - three light coats
Allow to dry for a few days
Polish with 1200 grit and G3 compound

Comments please.......

And a couple of questions...
I was going to get the paint made up mail order (eg jawell paints) - they advertise cellulose or 2k - so what do I use? And how do I use 2k?

Will it match? I have the paint code - but it's a 33 year old car.....

Many thanks in advance for any advice given

Regards

Kevin

[ukdave2002]

Hi Kevin

Your prep and approach looks fine, I would get the paint made up at a local paint supplier they can then match the paint as it will have aged especially if it's Porsche "Guards Red" (old reds are difficult to match) .

My local paint supplier charges about £4 for a large rattle can of mixed paint. I have never used 2k in a can, there must be a way of releasing the activator ?

Cheers

Dave

[bob2]

I have never used 2 k ones but when I inquired about them, I was told that they have a small button at the bottom that releases the activator which then you shake well and start painting!
Once ready any remaining paint will be discarded as it will go hard if left in storage.

[petermeachem]

Presumably 2k in a can is as dangerous as 2k in a spray gun?

[ukdave2002]

[petermeachem]

You can get non-isocyanate 2k, whether in cans or not I don't know. To spray isocyanate 2k you need an air fed mask, full suit and equipment to trap any vapour or you will damage yourself and possibly family and neighbours.

[peppiB]

Jawell do non isocyanate 2k in a rattle can. It just air dries over time. I have reused part cans after 2 years and they have still been OK