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04-01-2016, 09:36 AM | #1 |
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I have been using PPG Concept to paint my cars - a 28 special coupe and a 29 phaeton. I have two more vehicles to paint - a 29 CCPU and 28 roadster. The PPG paint is very high priced and going higher. There was recently a link to the TCP Global website that shows they have the colors used on model A's. The acrylic urethane, like Concept, is about a third the price of PPG Concept, as well as the reducer and catalyst at much lower prices. I would like to know how Fordbarn people rate the TCP paint. I have no idea of the TCP paint's quality. I suspect that it may be comparable to the cheaper paint lines like Nason and Omni form PPG and DuPont. If the quality isn't comparable to Concept (PPG top of the line acrylic urethane), I would probably stick with it due to the work required to prep and paint a vehicle. I might be wrong and the TCP paint is "top of the line" quality. Any helpful responses would be appreciated.
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04-01-2016, 10:11 AM | #2 |
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Well for what it's worth the most beautiful paint job I have seen was top of the line NAPA. The top coat, I don't remember the name, was from Germany also from NAPA. This was from a custom shop in North Carolina.
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04-01-2016, 01:35 PM | #3 |
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I've used concepts and TCP global paint. Both good IMHO. Two car with TCP global and just ordered paint for a third. I ordered two gallons for the 41 woodie so I won't run out. Just $150 extra.
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04-01-2016, 02:14 PM | #4 |
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I love TCP. I bought all the paint for 2 tone Tudor, hardeners, thinners, primer with it's hardener, all the black paint, pinstripe brush, pinstripe paint and thinner. Plus hvlp gun! Under $350! And they will mix Model A colors!
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04-01-2016, 03:45 PM | #5 |
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I used the TCP acrylic lacquer base color and clear on my roadster and was very pleased with the result. I put on four coats of color and it came out so well that I was tempted not to clear coat it but went ahead and finished the job with three coats of clear. I used their medium thinner for the temps I was painting in last fall and it worked well allowing enough flow out time to flatten before starting to dry.
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04-01-2016, 06:23 PM | #6 |
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04-01-2016, 07:14 PM | #7 |
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I used Implement paint, John Deere HIGH GLOSS black, It is like $17 a quart and i did my whole truck with it, it turned out very beautiful. To get rid of the orange peel look we warmed the paint and sprayed it, i am very happy on how it turneed out
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I'll bet TCP Restoration Shop is Valspar paint but I don't know for sure.
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04-01-2016, 11:28 PM | #9 |
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I've used TCP Global Restoration Paint with excellent results. I was a PPG guy but thought I'd try it out. Sprayed a 73 vette pearl white. Great coverage and finish.
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I used Starfire Acrylic enamel for my last 2 wood bodied cars, single stage(no clear coat) with hardener and shot with lacquer thinner. I've shot acrylic enamel since it was introduced and am totally comfortable with the stuff.....Plywood does take a little extra prep work. Ha
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I recently used TCP products on my truck. It was my first attempt at painting a vehicle. (except for rattle can primer job we did on my 46 Ford in 1962) Turned out pretty sweet. Both primer and enamel went on nice. I wanted a complete package, which the TCP Restoration Shop offered.
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04-02-2016, 08:02 AM | #12 |
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Thanks to all that posted responses. It appears that most people believe TCP Restoration Shop paint is good quality. I might give it a try on my pickup. If anyone has used Rock Moss Green, would you please post here to let me know if the color was correct. I had problems with two colors of PPG Concept, so I am a little concerned about paint from suppliers being the right color.
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So lets accept that $500/gallon paint will provide superior protection against UV light, air pollution, and oxidation. There is still the question of, does our pampered model A's that rarely see a rain drop, and spend 95% of their life under cover inside, really need $500/gallon worth of protection? Let me be clear. If I was going to have any work done to my model A I would send it to Brent. (If I could afford him.) His pursuit of excellence is inspiring. But in this case I need to know exactly what I would be getting for my money before spending over $500/gallon to use the elite brand. Last edited by pgerhardt; 04-02-2016 at 10:03 PM. |
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Thanks for posting the picture of your tudor with Rock Moss Green on it. It looks correct to me. Did you ever hold the Paint and Finishing Guide color chip next to the paint on your car to compare the two? I want to use acrylic urethane instead of acrylic lacquer, but I am pretty sure the two paints would be the same color. Rusty Nelson |
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