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Paint for hood.
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 6:07 am
by classicnvintage1
Advice would be appreciated please. I have a 1922 Tourer, which isn't currently roadworthy. To save time while I play with it, I took the hood to a paint shop to be stripped and painted. The guy duly shot-peened the metal and then realised he didn't have a colour match. I took a headlight roundel down to him, but nowadays they use a scanner and the roundel isn't big enough. So, I am now looking at cards to try and get a match. The worrying thing is how glass-like and shiny the two pack paint is. The option being a paint that needs a top-coat of lacquer. Is this going to turn out looking silly? Is there a product or method you would recommend?
Len
Re: Paint for hood.
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 8:38 am
by TWrenn
As expensive as it is, I now prefer PPG's Concept, it sure puts out a nice finish, pretty easy to use, and seems to be
as close to "Model T black" as it gets. Something that small, you can use one of those Preval spray units with great success.
I've painted large parts of cars with it and they look as close to "pro shop" paint job as one can get for the money. Just a suggestion.
You might be able to have a local Auto paint supplier custom make the exact paint in a smaller, less expensive amount too.
Re: Paint for hood.
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 9:16 am
by Humblej
Some US brands and products we use may not be available in the UK.
Re: Paint for hood.
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 9:29 am
by TWrenn
True. But a Google search should get you what you want. Concept is just a "run of the mill" Urethane enamel. Anyone should
be able to produce it I would think. Good luck to you. I will admit also, in previous posts where one guy showed the excellent results from just a good old rattle can of appliance epoxy--I think Rustoleum brand, but there's others I'm sure...really did a heckuva job, and frankly I wouldn't hesitate to try it!
Re: Paint for hood.
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 9:30 am
by TWrenn
Whoops! Thought I was responding to Ien!! My bad! Hope he sees this all eventually!!
Re: Paint for hood.
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 10:37 am
by rickd
Len, it sounds like you are looking for advice to give to your painter who is working on your Model T. I have used both acrylic lacquer and single stage urethanes. Lacquer is a multi coat process with in between sanding steps with a final careful buff. IMO it provides that old style look but it is a delicate paint surface and after a few years may start getting cracks in it. The urethane goes on glossy and responds well to careful buffing. Pretty shiny and a tougher surface, great for a driver car.
ps-my father was a career military man and I spent four years in the UK as a young man. Lived in Wembley Middlesex. Fond memories of our time there. All the best on your paint decisions.
Re: Paint for hood.
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 11:29 am
by classicnvintage1
Thank you Guys - I'm going to go for the PPG Concept solution, thanks for the advice.
Re: Paint for hood.
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 3:42 pm
by Harry Lillo
Ask your paint supplier about other PPG lines they might carry as well.
I have used Concept and agree that it is nice paint to use.
I have also used their PPG Fleetline which is more economical and provides a lovely finish.
I don;t believe you have not mentioned the colour you are matching. Is it black or an improved Ford colour?
Your painter may also have a favorite type of paint he uses and may have the solvents and catalysts already which would save you money.
Harry
Re: Paint for hood.
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 4:18 pm
by david_dewey
There are many paints out now, doen't know what they use in England. But wanted to comment on Concept. Concept has a blue-based black that really matches the Model T Black. Most blacks are more brown, this one is Blue, I think it's 4100, but I cannot find a can to read the numbers. These wheels are done with concept. It was a cool day when I painted them, so the flow out was incredible. I don't think I could do that now on purpose!

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Re: Paint for hood.
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 5:35 pm
by Virtus
I have just received my paint from Craftmaster in the uk. They list Ford Model T black and the later colours. This is coach paint and can be applied by brush or spray. I have used it in the past. Please see the Morris Commercial and showman's wagon which were brush painted 10 years ago and still look good.