advice with paint

[Camoclad]

Want to paint my deuce tan. Is currently painted with 3 color carc. Will tan cover the three color pattern without having to completely strip and re-prime. Could anyone recommend a paint (not CARC) that will look like CARC and still provide good corrosion protection and not be as toxic and expensive also the multiple steps are too complicated for me. How many gals does it take to paint a deuce?

 

[joec]

Well you can get paint from Rapco "Gillespie".. www.rapcoparts.com or Aervoe order from Alan 609-953-1003


I am not getting into a this paint sucks discussion. Try either one. I have One truck done with aervoe and one in gillespie and they both look fine a year later. If you prep and prime right you wont have a problem. Plus 1 coat doesn't work. I have 3 coats on one and no fade in the sun with Aervoe. Should take about 2 gallons. Others will disagree my opinion But if you want it to look good .

Joe

 

[NDT]

Try Sherwin Williams Chemical Coatings. They can match the sand CARC color. The sand will cover the green. Just wash the surfaces and roughen up with some 220 grit. Painted my 715 with the SW paint in 1991 and it still looks great.

 

[cbvet]

FYI
I used just over 3 gallons. One heavy coat. Marine Corps green over a real light green. Just sanded off the loose stuff first.
Came out great.
Eric

 

[tsmall07]

So what application tools to you guys use? Would a brush/roller do the job on or would I have to use a sprayer?

 

[Jones]

There's a Sherwin-Williams CARC data sheet in the library under tech bulletins. It's full of useful info and if I remember, it recommends an HVLP rig with a .070" orifice. CARC is moisture-activated so the more air (read moisture) you fold into it the faster it'll set-up.
I'd also be careful sanding CARC as the dust is bad for you. A stiff-bristled brush and a pressure washer work just fine.
Sanding should be for bare spots that require primer.
CARC primer is mostly to provide an extra layer of CARC protection should the top coat get gouged. Otherwise, any good polyurethane primer will work.

Don't know how Gillespie paints work but i've had Aervoe fade and turn colors on me.
Lots of guys here have personal experience with them and they'd be good to ask.

 

[Manstein]

Use the rattle cans from Rapco. I did mine two years ago and haven't had any problems

 

[tsmall07]

Use the rattle cans from Rapco. I did mine two years ago and haven't had any problems

I think my index finger would get pretty tired after the first few cans.

How many cans did it take you?

 

[Camoclad]

I have the oportunity to buy actual carc for $75 a Gal is that a good price and would it be any more difficult to apply than regular paint.

 

[USMC6062]

I used real CARC from Sherwin Williams, and it was about $65 a gallon straight from them. I used the single component version and really like it. It's easy to work with and easy to spray. It's seems to be very tough paint as far as chipping goes, but it scratches extremely easy. I've asked people who used Gillespie "383" green and they said it's the same way. It's just something that is part of completly flat paint. One thing I like about the CARC is that it's polyurethane which is way superior to the synthetic enamel that all others seem to be.

 

[m16ty]

I hate dealing with CARC but that's just my opinion. I use Gillespie and have had good results.