re. Automotive Paint Differences

[benswann at comcast.net]

Todd,

The Scirocco AFAIR was 3 stage - base coat, pearl(metal flake) and clear.

I'm not sure what the UrQ will be, as I haven't talked to my friends at Elite
regarding the Forest Green color.  They have an automated system that can match
exactly based on a sample color, or the paint code.  The composition and no. of
stages then gets printed out.  Well that was the old way, he may have updated
to one where robots come out and dance while pouring the components into the
can automatically.

Ben
> Ben,
>   So I can see you used a Sikkens Single Stage paint.  My
> question is that AKZO NOBEL "the company that owns Sikkens" has
> three different paint lines.
> Sikkens
> Lesonol
> U-Tech
>
> Which one did you use?  I believe "AutoCryl" is their Single
> Stage paint.  My worry is that the U-Tech line of paints may not
> be as durable as the real Sikkens stuff.  I have used "OMNI"
> paint before which is a cheap end PPG and the stuff isn't that
> great.  Looks good but the durability is crap.  I dont want that
> type stuff on my car.   I KNOW that the Dupont paint will work
> GREAT.  But the shop I want to go to doens't use the stuff.
> Thats my dilema, finding a good shop or person to shoot the car
> that will not overcharge and will use good paint.  IF the U-Tech
> paint is not up to snuff then I may go to an independent
> Freelance painter to shoot the car and I supply the paint.
>   THanks
>        Todd
>   Thanks
>       Todd
>
> --- benswann at comcast.net wrote:
> > From: Todd Phenneger <tquattroguy at yahoo.com>
> > Subject: Automotive Paint Differences
> > To: Quattro List <quattro at audifans.com>..
> >
> > Todd,
> >
> > I'll be using the Sikkens on my UrQ - three parts:  base,
> > hardener and
> > accelerator.
> >
> > Had my '81 Scirocco done in this about 10 years ago.  Great
> > paint, quite
> > durable.  Can be a little tricky to work with, but pros and
> > cons in that regard.
> >
> > Again, I found the paint to be good tough paint.
> >
> > See Scirocco:
> > http://www.homestead.com/ben_swann/files/sirrocgt1.jpg
> > http://www.homestead.com/ben_swann/myaudi.html
> >
> > Ben
>
>
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