paint question

Joined: 13 Feb 2004 Posts: 5603 Location: phoenix az.

i want to muder out my dime cfh .what kind of paint can i buy that will react well with the previous finish and be durable.I have no sprayer so it would have to be can i guess.just going for flat black any tips would be appreciated.

Joined: 09 Mar 2004 Posts: 3073 Location: Frozen North

old paint is poly so will need to scuff it well to get new paint
to stick, scotch brite and or fine sandpaper till no gloss left,
flat isn't as durable since not cleared over , i would probaly just use a
flat black primer for easier to retouch up or a camo flat black

Joined: 13 Feb 2004 Posts: 5603 Location: phoenix az.

And what is the difference between primer flat black or camo flat black?is it thicker?hmmmmmm camo...thank you ur the man by the way love your paint jobs! :Dso any kind of paint (camo)? I just dont want to end up with cracks and all that.

Joined: 25 Jun 2012 Posts: 14 Location: Maple Valley, WA

I've used Krylon on a guitar body before with no issues. They make flat and matte/satin clears too.

Joined: 21 Sep 2010 Posts: 448

any polyurethane paint will adhere well. Don't use enamel, it will not bond to the current poly finish.

Joined: 09 Mar 2004 Posts: 3073 Location: Frozen North

RobBouchardDeanml wrote:

And what is the difference between primer flat black or camo flat black?is it thicker?hmmmmmm camo...thank you ur the man by the way love your paint jobs! :Dso any kind of paint (camo)? I just dont want to end up with cracks and all that.

primer usaly will stick better but is easier to scatch or touch up
camo is just easy to get since more places would carry it in spray cans, i use it
for solar heaters i make,
a auto satin black would probaly hold up the best since flat will
get polished after awhile or wear off