re. Automotive Paint Differences

[benswann at comcast.net]

Oh, missed the 2'nd part of ? I'll have to ask which one he is using.  I'm sure
it is not the inferior one, as Elite is uncompromizing in their choice of paint
and job quality.  Everything on his system and paints says Sikkens.  I think he
referred to the paint used on the Scirocco as a form of Acrylic Urethane.

I hope I can come close to doing the quality of work they do by taking 10 times
as long with the prep.

Ben

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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