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Sid · 03-24-2019, 07:58 PM

Has any one had any experience with Limco Supreme base coat paint. Can you put PPG claer over it or use DT reducer in the basecoat? And yes I do know you shouldn't mix different brands but I do know some products are compatable with others. R-M,PPG,Dupont for example. I've never heard of Limco. I use PPG exclusively and have some Dupont products. This color I am dealing with was a special mix and I have a small area on the left front of roof to try to blend in. I have a little over over half a quart of this paint.

Ford blue blood · 03-25-2019, 07:58 AM

I think it is a sub of BASF....not sure.

Y-8 · 03-26-2019, 10:21 PM

http://refinish.basf.us/

BASF tech support is very helpful.

Michael Allen · 04-13-2019, 09:29 AM

How big a gambler are you? Would the various brands/components be compatible; maybe, maybe not. Might seem OK at first but fail later. I prefer to go with the "system". Good luck either way.

Sid · 04-13-2019, 11:43 AM

I've cleared Dupont with PPG. Used PPD and R-M together but never even heard of Limco until now. I,m not too worried about the reducer. It's the clear coat i'm more concerned about.

56sedandelivery · 04-13-2019, 06:34 PM

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+2 on using a system that is designed to go together. I would not be willing to chance clear coating over something that may or may not be compatible.

Ford blue blood · 04-14-2019, 09:03 AM

If both are urethane systems it should be OK. The pros say use the same system from the base to the finished top coat. Solid advice, it helps isolate "finish problems" should they arise.

03-24-2019, 07:58 PM	#1
Sid Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 780	Basecoat clearcoat paint Has any one had any experience with Limco Supreme base coat paint. Can you put PPG claer over it or use DT reducer in the basecoat? And yes I do know you shouldn't mix different brands but I do know some products are compatable with others. R-M,PPG,Dupont for example. I've never heard of Limco. I use PPG exclusively and have some Dupont products. This color I am dealing with was a special mix and I have a small area on the left front of roof to try to blend in. I have a little over over half a quart of this paint.

03-25-2019, 07:58 AM	#2
Ford blue blood Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 903	Re: Basecoat clearcoat paint I think it is a sub of BASF....not sure. __________________ Bill, certified Ford nut. 2024 F-150 2018 Lincoln MKZ 2016 Focus 1961 Comet S-22 1956 Ford Crown Victoria 36 Chevy, 351C/FMX, 8", Mustang II

03-26-2019, 10:21 PM	#3
Y-8 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 5	Re: Basecoat clearcoat paint http://refinish.basf.us/ BASF tech support is very helpful.

04-13-2019, 09:29 AM	#4
Michael Allen Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 23	Re: Basecoat clearcoat paint How big a gambler are you? Would the various brands/components be compatible; maybe, maybe not. Might seem OK at first but fail later. I prefer to go with the "system". Good luck either way.

04-13-2019, 11:43 AM	#5
Sid Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 780	Re: Basecoat clearcoat paint I've cleared Dupont with PPG. Used PPD and R-M together but never even heard of Limco until now. I,m not too worried about the reducer. It's the clear coat i'm more concerned about.

04-13-2019, 06:34 PM	#6
56sedandelivery Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Arkansas Posts: 589	Re: Basecoat clearcoat paint Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) +2 on using a system that is designed to go together. I would not be willing to chance clear coating over something that may or may not be compatible.

04-14-2019, 09:03 AM	#7
Ford blue blood Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 903	Re: Basecoat clearcoat paint If both are urethane systems it should be OK. The pros say use the same system from the base to the finished top coat. Solid advice, it helps isolate "finish problems" should they arise. __________________ Bill, certified Ford nut. 2024 F-150 2018 Lincoln MKZ 2016 Focus 1961 Comet S-22 1956 Ford Crown Victoria 36 Chevy, 351C/FMX, 8", Mustang II