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Duck 1
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MAY 22, 09:59 AM
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I am ready to paint my 88 GT "T" top but need to know the proper paint to use on the plastic body. Since these body's were not fiberglass is there a particular type pain or primer to use on them. I am going back to the original white color.. Has anyone ever tried rattle can painting on these cars, if so, what type ? Thanks in advance for any help.
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Dukesterpro
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MAY 22, 02:52 PM
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No info for you, but I have been bouncing the idea of rattle paint for a while. Proper priming and sanding put it on thick then buff it down. Might look real good!
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Duck 1
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MAY 22, 03:29 PM
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I guess the only way to find out is to try !
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Dukesterpro
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MAY 22, 04:31 PM
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I'll risk it with you. I'll pick up some cans tonight
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olejoedad
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MAY 22, 04:43 PM
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Tractor paint in cans is much better than the regular paint.
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Dukesterpro
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MAY 23, 08:14 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by olejoedad:
Tractor paint in cans is much better than the regular paint. |
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BEHOLD! THE FARMALL RED FIERO.
actually that would be funny as hell.
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Duck 1
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MAY 23, 08:53 AM
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I used tractor paint before on another project but I can't remember if it had much gloss.
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olejoedad
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MAY 23, 09:03 AM
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Tractor paint has more pigment and solids in it, and is very durable.
Wet sanding and polishing will bring up the gloss.
A friend uses it on a lot of projects, it looks good for a rattlecan option.
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css9450
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MAY 23, 09:08 AM
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Years ago, someone here on the forum did exactly that. They even applied it with a roller! But they went to great lengths to apply it smoothly and wet-sand and buff each coat and the end result was quite good.
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Duck 1
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MAY 23, 12:53 PM
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