Summit's single stage paint is not Kirker from my understanding, but it's made by the same manufacturer. Call Summit, they'll tell you who it's made by. Summit also has a new 2 stage, base / clear, line that's not made by the same company that makes the single stage stuff. It's more expensive though and is probably right around the price of some of PPG's stuff. I wouldn't think a company like Summit would sell crap and go ruining their name. I could be wrong though. $$$
I bought some of Summit's paint. I have used the high build 2k primer so far, still doing body work, and it cover's well and sands easily. I'm happy with what I've got so far. Being that this is my first paint job I opted to get an inexpensive paint and a Harbor Freight gun until I get the hang of painting my own vehicles.
For a gallon of: 2K primer, epoxy primer, s/s gloss black, s/s hugger orange, high solids clear, plus all their activators, epoxy catalyst, reducers, surface wash and wax & grease remover, it was right $500. Not too bad. Try that with PPG's lesser line for that price.
I also researched peoples results before I bought the paint and it seems to be a great product so far. Here are some various projects that used Summit's Paint.
Thanks super beatle. Let me know how it turns out for you.
This will be my first paint job also, so I am trying to do all my homework before I go out and buy something.
Will do. I'll post pics once I have it finished and I'll also let you know what I think of the final results.
TCP global / Restoration Shop may be another paint line to consider. I've heard good things about their line of paint too and they're reasonably priced. :thumbup:
I used Restoration Shop on my Sedan Delivery. This was the first BC/CC I had ever shot and as a novice, I was quite happy with the results. Next time, however, I intend to use Restoration Shops base but then use Southern Polyurethane for my clear rather than the Kustom Shop clear which comes with the TCP kit. It won't cost much more and I hear the SPI clear is the cat's meow.
Chip. I'm currently sanding my bug, but I'm sanding the high build 2K primer. It sands real easy. I've got one more coat of high build I'm going to spray and then I'm going to epoxy primer the whole thing to seal up the body work and to give it a uniform color. I might hit the epoxy with 600 grit. I'll report back what I think.
I used Summit Racing single stage acrylic urethane on my T-bucket . Excellent coverage and flow . Two coats was plenty , but I put down three because I color sanded and buffed for a custom look . Some people think it is clear coated . Black Cherry Pearl .
I would find out who makes that paint, it might surprise you. The link I have posted has a virtual car show with cars painted with thier product. They know who they sold the paint to so it's not someone claiming to use a certin brand of paint.
I used Summit Racing single stage acrylic urethane on my T-bucket . Excellent coverage and flow . Two coats was plenty , but I put down three because I color sanded and buffed for a custom look . Some people think it is clear coated . Black Cherry Pearl .
Yeah . It is and attention getter . I had to put the fenders on as a requirement of the WVSPD . I only put two coats on them and did NOT sand or buff them . I cruise a lot ane people are always snapping pictures with their cell phones whan I stop for gas . Almost makes me feel like a celebrity , but it's the car that is the celebrity . LOL Happy rodding .
Nice!! That thing is smooth as glass... Intrested in painting a Mustang??
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