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Paint question

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nib

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My 1985 Scrambler has paint code 5D (dark honey metallic). Was this paint a base coat clear application or was it a single stage paint? Also any thoughts on paint vendors?

Thanks Mark
 
I had heard that plain colors were acrylic enamel but metallics were BC/CC :shrug:
 
PPG should have it
 
nib said:
My 1985 Scrambler has paint code 5D (dark honey metallic). Was this paint a base coat clear application or was it a single stage paint? Also any thoughts on paint vendors?

Thanks Mark
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There's an ad on Facebook for a place called Vintage Jeep paint. Just add the .com to that and it should come up.
 
nib said:
Will check it out thanks
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They appear to have 5D dark honey metallic in acrylic enamel and single stage Urethane. I'm leaning towards the urethane for the durability. And it appears this is a metallic single stage.
 
nib said:
They appear to have 5D dark honey metallic in acrylic enamel and single stage Urethane. I'm leaning towards the urethane for the durability. And it appears this is a metallic single stage.
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My buddy did bodywork (with metal patches) and repainted mine with a "Jeep Green Metallic" single stage urethane.
I was just admiring the metallic as the sun was shining on it in the garage.

Not suggesting the green, just confirming that single stage urethane is available in metallic.
 
nib said:
They appear to have 5D dark honey metallic in acrylic enamel and single stage Urethane. I'm leaning towards the urethane for the durability. And it appears this is a metallic single stage.
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I have an 85 that was originally that color, and I foolishly changed colors in the late 90's. I want to put it back to 5D at some point, so please post what you end up using and how it turns out!
 
wm69 said:
I have an 85 that was originally that color, and I foolishly changed colors in the late 90's. I want to put it back to 5D at some point, so please post what you end up using and how it turns out!
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I will be happy to let you know. The only thing is it's going to be awhile maybe late this summer or fall. Painting here in Florida in summer in my garage can be a real challenge. I painted my Jaguar last summer (base coat clear coat) and from lack of painting experience I ended up with solvent pop from hell. It will need a redo. That's kind of why I've been researching single stage vs base coat clear coat. If you spray a metallic single stage and get a run I think your in trouble, if you spray a base / clear you can sand your clear but make sure your activator is correct.
This isn't a show build and not a mudder just trying to build as nice as I can.
Thanks
 
nib said:
I will be happy to let you know. The only thing is it's going to be awhile maybe late this summer or fall. Painting here in Florida in summer in my garage can be a real challenge. I painted my Jaguar last summer (base coat clear coat) and from lack of painting experience I ended up with solvent pop from hell. It will need a redo. That's kind of why I've been researching single stage vs base coat clear coat. If you spray a metallic single stage and get a run I think your in trouble, if you spray a base / clear you can sand your clear but make sure your activator is correct.
This isn't a show build and not a mudder just trying to build as nice as I can.
Thanks
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Oh I've been planning a repaint for over a decade LOL. I'm not in any rush. My paint/body guy that I've always used passed away last year so it will either be me trying my first paint job or finding someone else around here to do it (I live in the middle of nowhere).
 
Sand paper and patience will be your new friend if you decide to paint yourself
 
wm69 said:
Oh I've been planning a repaint for over a decade LOL. I'm not in any rush. My paint/body guy that I've always used passed away last year so it will either be me trying my first paint job or finding someone else around here to do it (I live in the middle of nowhere).
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If you are up near the Buffalo River, then yes you in God’s Country and in the middle of nowhere, which is a great area.
 
Belizeit said:
If you are up near the Buffalo River, then yes you in God’s Country and in the middle of nowhere, which is a great area.
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I'm actually in the Delta. I'm a flatlander. Poorest part of Arkansas but nobody's moving here which makes it ideal for me!

I lived in NW Arkansas for about 10 years after college. I quickly burnt out on suburbia and the constant growth. Give me backroads and flat lands with no people and I'm happy.

I do like going to the northern part of the state and floating every once and awhile. We usually go to the Spring River (Mammoth Springs) or the Mulberry up in NW Arkansas. I have a little one now so haven't been in awhile.
 
Know the area some. Drove thru the delta several times, exiting around Pine Bluff. Haven’t been over on the eastern side. Coming thru Transylvania and LakeProvidence always.
 
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